While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>The dwarf planet Eris was discovered in 2005.</li> <li>Its discovery contributed to the IAU's reclassification of Pluto.</li> <li>Eris is roughly the same size as Pluto.</li> <li>It orbits the Sun far beyond Neptune.</li> <li>Eris has one known moon, Dysnomia.</li> </ul> The student wants to conclude an essay by emphasizing Eris's role in changing planetary classification. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Eris orbits far beyond Neptune.
- B
Eris has one known moon, Dysnomia.
- Ccheck_circle
Roughly the size of Pluto, Eris's 2005 discovery prompted the IAU's reclassification of Pluto and the dwarf-planet category.
- D
Eris was discovered in 2005.
Explanation
The goal is Eris's role in classification change. Choice C connects size, discovery, and the reclassification. The others are isolated facts.