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A student is comparing the three types of celestial bodies, comets, asteroids, and meteor. Which questions would yield the most

information about a celestial body passing close by the Earth and why? Select ALL that apply.
A)
Is the object larger than 5 km in width? If so, it is a meteor.
B)
Is the object made of ice and dust? If so, it is likely a comet.
Is the object comprised of mostly gas? If so, it is likely an asteroid.
D)
Is the object between Mars and Jupiter? If so, it is likely an asteroid.
Is the objecta smaller piece broken from a larger body? If so, it is likely a
E)
meteor

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B) is the object made of ice and dust? if so, it is likely a comet

D) is the object between Mars and Jupiter? if so, it is likely an asteroid

E) is the object a smaller piece broken from a larger body? if so, it is likely a meteor

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Answer:

Is the object made of ice and dust? If so, it is likely a comet.

Step-by-step explanation:

Comets are the bodies of the solar system that have the smallest diameter in relation to other bodies. Each comet has its divinity structure in the nucleus, hair and tail and its composition is composed of rock, dust and ice. This ice is quite dirty, because of all the dust and can make up most of the comet, reaching dozens of tons, but it can also be presented in smaller quantities.

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