Whether or Not a Planet Is Composed Mostly of Rock

question 73

Multiple Choice

Whether or not a planet is composed mostly of rock or gas is set by:

• A) its mass
• B) its temperature
• C) its distance from the star when it formed
• D) a combination of all three of the above

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Definitions:

Economic Wants

are desires for goods and services that can be met by consuming products.

Economic Means

The methods or resources available for achieving economic objectives, such as wealth accumulation or resource allocation.

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "all other things being equal," used to analyze the effect of one variable on another by holding all other relevant factors constant.

Other Things Equal

A Latin term (ceteris paribus) used in economics to signify examining the effect of one changing factor when all other factors remain constant.