select the correct answer. the image shows a rocky celestial body called ida and its natural satellite…

select the correct answer. the image shows a rocky celestial body called ida and its natural satellite, dactyl. which kind of celestial body is ida? a. asteroid b. comet c. dwarf planet d. meteoroid e. planet

select the correct answer. the image shows a rocky celestial body called ida and its natural satellite, dactyl. which kind of celestial body is ida? a. asteroid b. comet c. dwarf planet d. meteoroid e. planet

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Ida is a rocky celestial - body with a natural satellite. Asteroids are rocky objects in space, often with their own small satellites. Comets have a distinct coma and tail when near the Sun. Dwarf planets have more mass and are spherical. Meteoroids are much smaller and usually burn up in the atmosphere. Planets are large and have cleared their orbit. Ida fits the description of an asteroid.

Answer:

A. asteroid