What distinguishes dwarf planets from regular planets?
‘Oumuamua: Interstellar Visitor

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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They are made entirely of ice.
They do not fulfill all criteria for planetary status.
They do not orbit the sun.
They have irregular shapes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where do asteroids primarily orbit in our solar system?
Between Earth and Mars
Near the sun
Between Mars and Jupiter
Beyond Neptune
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key difference between asteroids and comets?
Asteroids are found in the Kuiper belt, comets in the asteroid belt.
Asteroids are rocky, comets are made of ice and dust.
Asteroids have elliptical orbits, comets have circular orbits.
Asteroids are made of ice, comets are rocky.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was unique about the shape of Oumuamua?
It was cubic.
It was flat and wide.
It was spherical.
It was elongated and thin.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was Oumuamua initially thought to be an alien spacecraft?
It had a highly unusual shape and trajectory.
It emitted radio signals.
It changed colors.
It was made of unknown materials.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of Oumuamua's orbital eccentricity?
It suggests it exceeded the sun's escape velocity.
It shows it is a regular comet.
It indicates a circular orbit.
It means it will return to the solar system.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the second interstellar object discovered after Oumuamua?
Borisov
Rosetta
Cassiopeia
Halley's Comet
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