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Asteroids are mostly made up of which of the following? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
ice
ice
rock
rock
metals
metals
gas
gas
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The correct answers are:
1. rock
2. metals
Asteroids are mostly made up of rock and metals.
To determine which of the following options are correct, we need to know the composition of asteroids.
To find the answer, we can use scientific research and studies on asteroids. One way to do this is by consulting reputable sources such as scientific articles, textbooks, or official websites of space agencies like NASA. These sources often provide detailed information about the composition of asteroids.
According to scientific research, asteroids are mostly made up of rock and metals. Rocks, such as silicate minerals, make up the solid part of asteroids. Metals such as iron and nickel can also be found in varying amounts within asteroids. This makes both "rock" and "metals" the correct answers to the question.
On the other hand, ice and gas are not predominant components of most asteroids. While some asteroids may contain small amounts of ice, it is not a defining characteristic of their composition. Similarly, gas is not a major component of asteroids, as they are primarily found in the vacuum of space. Therefore, "ice" and "gas" are incorrect answers in this context.
So, the correct answers to the question are:
- rock
- metals