Which Best Describes the Appearance of an Asteroid

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the appearance of an asteroid?

• A) spherical in shape and covered with craters
• B) spherical in shape with a volcanic surface
• C) irregular in shape and covered with craters
• D) irregular in shape with a volcanic surface
• E) spherical in shape and smooth, dusty surface

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Definitions:

Capital Asset Pricing Model

A model that describes the relationship between systemic risk and expected return for assets, particularly stocks, used to calculate a theoretically appropriate required rate of return for an asset, given its non-diversifiable risk.

Expected Rate

The anticipated return on an investment based on historical averages, interest rates, or economic indicators.

Illiquidity Premiums

Additional return expected by investors for holding assets that are difficult to trade quickly without significant price concessions.

Systematic Risk Factors

Events or conditions that affect all assets to some degree, such as macroeconomic changes, geopolitical incidents, or widespread financial crises.