The Discovery of Eris ________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The discovery of Eris ________.

• A) was not surprising, because other Kuiper belt objects approaching the size of Pluto had already been discovered
• B) was surprising, since we thought we knew about all large objects in the solar system
• C) was surprising, due to its "backwards" orbit around the Sun
• D) was not surprising, because the existence of a massive "Planet X" had been predicted nearly a century ago

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Definitions:

Quota

A quota is a government-imposed trade restriction that limits the number or monetary value of goods that can be imported or exported during a particular time frame.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries, intended to increase their price and make domestic products more competitive.

Most-Favored-Nation Status

A trade status granting a nation the best trading terms available to any other nation, such as lowest tariffs or highest import quotas.

Negotiated Tariff Rates

Tariff rates determined through bargaining between countries, rather than set unilaterally, often resulting in lower duties.