Read the passage: if you apply to become a registered protected world, there is a good chance you will be accepted on your first try! any intelligent species would be proud of such an honor. which best identifies the inferential meaning in this passage?

a. earth has a limited amount of time to apply for this honor.
b. the neptunians do not believe earth is worthy of their attention.
c. the earthlings can either join by choice, or they will be forced to do so.
d. earth has no chance of becoming a registered protected world.