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A main difference between asteroids and comets is usually NOT: a. Composition B. Size C. Appearance D. Place of origin

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Answer:A: Composition

Explanation: While asteroids consist of metals and rocky material, comets are made up of ice, dust, rocky materials and organic compounds. When comets get closer to the Sun, they lose material with each orbit because some of their ice melts and vaporizes. Asteroids typically remain solid, even when near the Sun.

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