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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a planet? A. must orbit a star, but is not a star or satellite of another planetB. must be roundC. must clear its orbit of debrisD. must have a moon

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Answer:

D. must have a moon

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientists say that a planet must orbit a star, must be round, and must be big enough so its gravity clears its orbit of other objects. Therefore, the statement that is not a requirement for a planet is

D. must have a moon

For example, Mercury and Venus are planets with no moons.

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