Which of the following sets of characteristics describe what we know about the dwarf planets?

Orbits the sun, has sufficient mass to assume a nearly round shape, and lacks the gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Has sufficient mass to maintain a round shape, orbits the sun, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Has sufficient mass to maintain a round shape, is not a satellite of any other object, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Orbits the sun, is not a satellite of any other object, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

is it b pls help

its a) Orbits the sun, has sufficient mass to assume a nearly round shape, and lacks the gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Yes, you are correct. Option B is the correct set of characteristics that describe what we know about dwarf planets. A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun, has sufficient mass to maintain a nearly round shape (hydrostatic equilibrium), and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Yes, you are correct. Option B is the correct choice.

Here's how you can arrive at the answer:

The question is asking about the characteristics of dwarf planets, so we need to identify the correct set of characteristics that match what we know about dwarf planets.

Let's break down each option:

Option A: Orbits the sun, has sufficient mass to assume a nearly round shape, and lacks the gravity to clear items near its orbit.

This option is incorrect. While it mentions that a dwarf planet orbits the sun and has a round shape, it states that it lacks the gravity to clear items near its orbit. However, one of the defining characteristics of a dwarf planet is that it does have enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Option B: Has sufficient mass to maintain a round shape, orbits the sun, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

This option is correct. It describes the key characteristics of a dwarf planet. It states that a dwarf planet has enough mass to maintain a round shape, orbits the sun, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

Option C: Has sufficient mass to maintain a round shape, is not a satellite of any other object, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

This option is incorrect. While it mentions the characteristics of a dwarf planet having enough mass to maintain a round shape and enough gravity to clear items near its orbit, it also states that a dwarf planet is not a satellite of any other object. However, some dwarf planets can be satellites of larger planets.

Option D: Orbits the sun, is not a satellite of any other object, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

This option is incorrect. While it correctly mentions that a dwarf planet orbits the sun and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit, it also states that a dwarf planet is not a satellite of any other object, which is not true.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Has sufficient mass to maintain a round shape, orbits the sun, and has enough gravity to clear items near its orbit.

its not c that's all I know, I'm bearly taking it lol