Question

select the correct answer.
shawna is writing a paper for her science class, and she wants to include a list of luminous objects. these are objects that produce and emit their own light. objects that are not luminous, also called illuminated objects, only reflect light.
which list should shawna add to her paper?
o a. the sun, the moon, and halleys comet
o b. the moon, jupiters moon europa, and jupiters moon titan
o c. the moon, saturn, and mars
o d. all moons, all stars, and all planets
o e. the sun, the star proxima centauri, and the star polaris

Explanation:

• The Sun is a star that emits its own light. Proxima Centauri and Polaris are also stars, which are luminous objects.
• The Moon, Europa, Titan, Saturn, Mars, and other moons and planets are illuminated objects as they only reflect light.

Answer:

E. the Sun, the star Proxima Centauri, and the star Polaris