Question

eighth grade
moons, or natural satellites, orbit objects other than stars within planetary systems. their orbits tend to be nearly circular or oval - shaped. in the solar system, moons can orbit planets, dwarf planets, or large asteroids. some planets have no moons, while others have over 90!
moons can have a diameter between 1 and 5,300 kilometers, but most are less than 1,500 kilometers in diameter. smaller moons are often irregular in shape, while larger moons are roughly spherical.
moons are usually made of rock and metal, but many also contain ice. they can have craters and volcanoes on their surface, and some may have liquid water beneath their surface. some of the largest moons even have atmospheres!
select the true statements about moons in the solar system.

• larger moons are mostly made of gas.
• moons orbit objects other than stars.
• some moons are irregular in shape.
• some moons have a diameter of over 5,300 kilometers.

Explanation:

• For "Larger moons are mostly made of gas": The text says moons are usually made of rock, metal, and ice, so this is false.
• For "Moons orbit objects other than stars": The first sentence states moons orbit objects other than stars, so this is true.
• For "Some moons are irregular in shape": The text says smaller (a type of moon) are often irregular, so "some" is true.
• For "Some moons have a diameter of over 5,300 kilometers": The text says moons' diameter is between 1 and 5,300 km, so over 5,300 is false.

So the true statements are "Moons orbit objects other than stars" and "Some moons are irregular in shape".

Answer:

B. Moons orbit objects other than stars, C. Some moons are irregular in shape