Question

Which of the following statements about planetary satellites is true?
A. All planetary satellites are as large as our moon or bigger.
B. Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, from very small, to some that are larger than some planets.
C. Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, but none are larger than any of the planets in the solar system.
D. All planetary satellites are relatively small, typically having a radius of no more than 20 kilometers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, from very small, to some that are larger than some planets.

Explanation:

Natural satellites are celestial bodies that orbit other larger celestial bodies. The solar system has several satellites, the best known being the moon, the natural satellite of planet Earth. The planets of the solar system have different sizes, just like the natural satellites. Thus, there are satellites larger than planets. The moon itself is a larger satellite than some planets, like Mercury.