Question

An opaque body that is massive in nature and revolves around the sun in fixed orbit is called:

• A. meteor
• B. asteroid
• C. planet
• D. comet

Answer 1

The correct option is C

planet

The explanation for the correct answer:

1. Option C: Planet: A large opaque celestial body that revolves around the sun in a fixed orbit.
2. For instance, Earth is a planet as it revolves around the sun in a fixed orbit.

The explanation for the incorrect answer:

1. Option A: Meteor- Small and rocky bodies They burn up completely when they enter the earth’s atmosphere.
2. Option B: Asteroids-Rocky bodies (smaller than planets and satellites) revolve around the sun and are found between Mars and Jupiter.
3. Option D: Comets- Celestial bodies made up of dust, gasses, rocks, and ice that revolve around the sun. For e.g Halley's comet.

Hence option C is the correct answer.