To complete the table with the correct labels for each space object based on their characteristics, we can analyze the data provided for their diameter, distance from the Sun, composition, and shape of orbit.
Here is a summary of the characteristics:
- Object: Diameter (km), Distance from the Sun (thousand km), Composition, Shape of Orbit
- Planet: Diameter approximately 142,984 km, Distance from the Sun approximately 778,330 km (Jupiter), Composition: Gas, Shape of Orbit: Nearly circular.
- Comet: Diameter ranges from 136,747 km to 5,550,000,000 km (reflecting a wide range of sizes), Distance varies significantly, Composition: Ice, Rock, Gas, Shape of Orbit: Highly elliptical.
- Asteroid: Diameter approximately 51,118 km (reflecting a large asteroid), Distance from the Sun approximately 2,873,550 km (which fits in the asteroid belt range), Composition: Rocky, Shape of Orbit: Nearly circular.
Now, placing the labels in the table:
| Object | Diameter (km) | Distance from the Sun (thousand km) | Composition | Shape of Orbit | |-------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------| | Planet | 142,984 | 778,330 | Gas | Nearly circular | | Comet | 136,747-5,550,000,000 | Highly variable | Ice, Rock, Gas | Highly elliptical | | Asteroid | 51,118 | 2,873,550 | Rocky | Nearly circular |
Thus, the assignments are:
- Planet fits with diameter 142,984 km, distance 778,330 km, gas composition, and nearly circular orbit.
- Comet fits with a very large range in diameter, highly variable distance, composition of ice, rock, and gas, and a highly elliptical orbit.
- Asteroid fits with a diameter of 51,118 km, a distance of approximately 2,873,550 km, rocky composition, and a nearly circular orbit.
This completes the table correctly.
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