Which of the Following Statements About the Recently-Discovered Object Eris

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the recently-discovered object Eris is not true?

• A) It is thought to be the first example of a new class of object.
• B) It is slightly larger than Pluto.
• C) It lies well beyond Pluto and Neptune.
• D) It orbits the Sun in the same direction as the other planets.

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Definitions:

Gastrocnemius Muscles

A major calf muscle that is involved in walking, running, and jumping by flexing the foot at the ankle.

Soleus Muscles

A powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg (calf) that is involved in standing and walking.

Plantar Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between the sole of the foot and the back of the leg, as seen when pointing the toes.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process in cells that uses oxygen to convert glucose or other nutrients into energy (ATP), producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products.