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Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called?

  1. Asteroid

  2. Comet

  3. Meteorite

  4. Satellite

The correct answer is: Asteroid

An asteroid is a small, rocky body that orbits around the sun. It is not considered a satellite because it does not revolve around a larger body, such as a planet or a moon. Comets are also not considered satellites because they have highly elliptical orbits that take them far away from any larger body. A meteorite is a small piece of space debris that enters the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface. It is not considered a body that revolves around a larger body. Therefore, satellite is not the correct answer, making option D incorrect.