Exploring Vesta: The Smallest Terrestrial Planet?

What did the Dawn spacecraft reveal about Vesta that changed its classification?

• It is a simple ball of rock.

• It is made entirely of ice.

• It has a rich geochemical history.

• It is larger than previously thought.

What process is responsible for the formation of layers within Vesta?

• Evaporation

• Sedimentation

• Differentiation

• Erosion

How did Jupiter's gravity influence Vesta's development?

• It caused Vesta to collide with other asteroids.

• It helped Vesta grow into a full-fledged planet.

• It prevented Vesta from coalescing into a larger planet.

• It had no effect on Vesta.

What evidence suggests that Vesta might have had volcanic activity?

• Presence of ancient volcanoes

• Lava flows similar to Hawaii's surface

• High levels of sulfur

• Frequent earthquakes

What is the main argument for reclassifying Vesta as a dwarf planet?

• Its size is comparable to other dwarf planets.

• It has a similar surface to Mars.

• It orbits the Sun in a unique path.

• It shares internal characteristics with terrestrial planets.