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Comets and Kuiper Belt Objects
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What is a comet?
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A small, icy body that orbits the Sun.
💡 Explanation:
Comets are small, icy bodies that orbit the Sun. They are made up of a nucleus of ice and dust, and a tail of gas and dust that is created when the comet is heated by the Sun.