Question

The Universe Online Practice
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Question
Which is a common characteristic of all planets?(1 point)
Responses

have a maximum mass
have a maximum mass - no response given

orbit a star
orbit a star - no response given

have a moon
have a moon - incorrect

repel nearby objects

Answer 1

The correct response is **orbit a star**. All planets orbit a star, which is a defining characteristic of what constitutes a planet in our solar system and others.