An Asteroid Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

An asteroid is:

• A) a small, easily recognizable group of stars within a constellation.
• B) a planetesimal moving in an orbit around the Sun.
• C) another name for the nucleus of a comet, a volatile object that moves around the Sun in a long, elliptical orbit.
• D) a meteorite before it enters the atmosphere and plunges to the EarthEarth.

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Definitions:

Substantial Decentralization

The process or policy of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.

Horizontal Specialization

Division of labor where tasks are divided into specialized jobs or roles at the same level in an organizational hierarchy.

Adhocracy

An organizational structure characterized by flexibility, employee autonomy, and an emphasis on innovation and creativity.

Legal Authority

The power or right given to an individual or organization to perform certain actions based on legal or official rules.