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As comets get close to the sun, they start to “melt” and release gas and dust. This gas and dust forms what?
AOnly “coma” around the comet’s nucleus
BOnly a long tail that points away from the sun
C“coma” around the comet’s nucleus and a long tail that points away from the sun
D“coma” that points away from the sun and a long tail around the comet’s nucleus
Correct answer
C. “coma” around the comet’s nucleus and a long tail that points away from the sun
Explanation
“coma” around the comet’s nucleus and a long tail that points away from the sun is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.