The Cassini Division Is

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Multiple Choice

The Cassini division is:

• A) the division between terrestrial and Jovian planets.
• B) a gap between two groups of asteroids in the asteroid belt.
• C) a gap between two specific mountain ranges collectively called Cassini on the Moon.
• D) a major division in the rings of Saturn, seen from Earth.

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Definitions:

Solar System

The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the Sun, together with smaller bodies such as asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

Planetary System

A collection of celestial bodies orbiting a star, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Earth's Orbit

The path that the Earth follows around the Sun, which is elliptical in shape and takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one full cycle.

Year-round

Occurring, effective, employed, staying, or open all year; not restricted to or by particular seasons.