Multiple choice

How often does Halley's comet pass the Earth?

  1. every 35 years

  2. every 76 years

  3. every 92 years

  4. every 114 years

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Halley's comet is a short-period comet that orbits the sun every 75 to 76 years. It is the only short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth.