Multiple choice

Which objects in our solar system are made of ice, rocks, and dust and often look dirty?

  1. dwarf planets

  2. meteors

  3. comets

  4. asteroids
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Comets are icy small solar system bodies that, when passing close to the Sun, warm and begin to release gases, often appearing as 'dirty snowballs' with a tail.

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