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saraeharris

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Which of the following planets was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006?
 
  A) Pluto
  B) Earth
  C) Uranus
  D) Saturn

Question 2

The Jovian planets have low density because:
 
  A) they formed in the outer solar nebula where water vapor could freeze to form ice particles.
  B) interactions between their magnetic fields and the solar wind generate powerful electric currents.
  C) the continuous blast of micrometeorites evaporates surface ice, leaving behind embedded minerals.
  D) the heat flowing out of them emits about twice as much less energy as they absorb from the Sun.


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Laurenleakan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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