5
QuizMultiple Choice

Other Objects in the Solar System

Question 5 of 10 • Earth Systems A

A comet is a

Answer
A
meteoroid that travels through Earth’s atmosphere and hits the surface.
B
meteoroid that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, producing a streak of light.
C
small, rocky object that orbits the Sun and is usually found in a belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
D
small object made of ice and dust that orbits the Sun and forms a coma as it approaches the Sun.
Previous
Next