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Mashaal Masha
Jan 15, 2024
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
* Planetary scientists classify asteroids based on their composition.
* C-type asteroids are composed primarily of carbon.
* They account for roughly 75 percent of known asteroids.
* S-type asteroids are primarily made up of silicate minerals.
* They account for roughly 17 percent of known asteroids.
The student wants to emphasize a difference between C-type and S-type asteroids. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Difficulty: Medium
A:
Planetary scientists classify asteroids into types, two of which are the C-type and the S-type.
B:
Planetary scientists consider an asteroid's composition (such as whether the asteroid is composed mainly of silicate minerals or carbon) when classifying it.
C:
Roughly 17 percent of known asteroids are classified as S-type asteroids; another percentage is classified as C-type asteroids.
D:
C-type asteroids are mainly composed of carbon, whereas S-type asteroids are primarily made up of silicate minerals.
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