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Zoey63294

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Which statement best describes an extrasolar planet?
 
  a. A planet that orbits closely to the Sun in our Solar System.
 b. A new planet not previously accounted for within our Solar System.
  c. A planet smaller and icier than the other planets in our Solar System.
  d. A planet discovered orbiting another star outside of our Solar System.
  e. A planetary body that orbits just beyond Neptune.

Question 2

The most common stars are _______________ stars.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



olivia_paige29

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

lower-main-sequence
lower main sequence



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