Which of the following describes a comet?
A) Large diameter (10m-1000km) object originating from belt between Jupiter and Mars
B) Moderate diameter (

Question

Which of the following describes a comet?
A) Large diameter (10m-1000km) object originating from belt between Jupiter and Mars
B) Moderate diameter (<10m) object originating from collisions of asteroids
C) Small diameter (<10 cm) object destroyed in Earth's atmosphere
D) Variable-sized object that intersects the Earth's surface
E) Icy object that appears to have a tail as it burns, originates from outside our solar system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Comets are icy objects that originate from outside of our solar system and appear to have a tail as they burn up in the presence of the sun.

Which of the Following Describes a Comet