Multiple choice

Match the following:

a. Asteroid 1. is a meteor which does not burn up completely on entering the Earth's atmosphere
b. Comet 2. is a small celestial object which revolves around the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
c. Meteorite 3. is a collection of gases and dust which appears as a bright ball of light in the sky with a long glowing tail when it comes close to the Sun

  1. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  4. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. An asteroid is a small celestial object which revolves around the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. A comet is a collection of gases and dust which appears as a bright ball of light in the sky with a long glowing tail when it comes close to the Sun. A meteorite is a meteor which does not burn up completely on entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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