Question

select the correct answer. ceres is a rocky (asteroidal body) located in the main asteroid belt. it has a nearly spherical shape and orbits the sun. based on this information, which type of body is ceres? a. asteroid b. dwarf planet c. meteor d. planet

Explanation:

Ceres is a dwarf planet. It is the largest object in the asteroid belt, has a nearly spherical shape, and orbits the Sun. Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun, have enough mass for a nearly round shape, but haven't cleared their orbital neighborhood (unlike full - fledged planets). Asteroids are generally irregularly shaped, and meteors are not in a stable orbit around the Sun in the same way Ceres is.

Answer:

B. dwarf planet