GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following describes a comet?
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A solid ball that circles one planet
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A cluster of stars
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An icy ball that orbits the sun
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A hole in space
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the Sun. When frozen, they are the size of a small town.
Detailed explanation-2: -Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. Best known for their long, streaming tails, these ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first, and the only part that is constantly visible, is the comet nucleus. This is the central part of the comet and the only part that is solid. It consists of varying proportions of rock, dust, ice and gas that give comets their “dirty snowball” reputation.
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