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Which statement about dwarf planet locations is correct?

A
Eris is found in the Kuiper Belt and Makemake, Haumea, Ceres, and Pluto are found in the asteroid belt.
B
Ceres is found in the asteroid belt and Eris, Makemake, Haumea, and Pluto are found in the Kuiper Belt.
C
Ceres and Pluto are found in the Kuiper Belt and Makemake, Eris, and Haumea are found in the asteroid belt.
D
Haumea and Makemake are found in the asteroid belt and Pluto, Ceres, and Eris are found in the Kuiper Belt.
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Which technology is used to service space vehicles and other equipment?

A
space probe
B
space station
C
space satellite
D
space observatory
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Two satellites, X and Y, are orbiting Earth. Satellite X is1.2 × 106 m from Earth, and Satellite Y is 1.9 × 105 m from Earth.

A
Satellite X has a greater period and a faster tangential speed than Satellite Y.
B
Satellite X has a greater period and a slower tangential speed than Satellite Y.
C
Satellite X has a shorter period and a faster tangential speed than Satellite Y.
D
Satellite X has a shorter period and a slower tangential speed than Satellite Y.
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Brendan drew a diagram to illustrate the centripetal force acting on a satellite.

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A
Draw the Fg = Fc vector so it points at a 45° angle from the v vector.
B
Change the Fg = Fc vector label so it reads Fa = Fc.
C
Draw the Fg = Fc vector so it is longer than the v vector.
D
Change the Fg = Fc vector so it is perpendicular to the v vector.
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Where is the Oort cloud located?

A
in the innermost region of the solar system, closest to the Sun
B
in the outermost region of the solar system, beyond Neptune
C
in the region between the Kuiper belt and the scattered disk
D
in the region beyond Neptune, but closer to the Sun than the Kuiper belt

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