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A celestial body orbits the Sun. It consists of rock and ice. As it passes close to the Sun, the body forms a long tail of dust. Which body best matches this description? a.asteroid b.comet c.dwarf planet
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A celestial body orbits the Sun. It consists of rock and ice. As it passes close to the Sun, the body forms a long tail of dust. Which body best matches this description?

a.asteroid
b.comet
c.dwarf planet
d.planet

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b. comet
comets only have tails because the sun is shining its light on the ice and dust behind the comet
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