____ Asteroids Appear to Have Nickel-Iron Compositions and May Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

____ asteroids appear to have nickel-iron compositions and may be the cores of broken asteroids.

• A)S-type
• B)M-type
• C)C-type

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Definitions:

Slope

The slope of a line is the numerical value for the inclination or declination of that line and is expressed as a ratio of the change in the vertical variable over the change in the horizontal variable from one point on the line to the next.

BTU Rating

A measurement of thermal energy that indicates the heat output of an appliance or heating system, where one BTU represents the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Level of Insulation

The extent or thickness of insulating materials used in a structure to reduce heat transfer and improve energy efficiency.

Exposure

The extent to which an individual or organization is open to risk, often financially or in terms of health and safety.