Which of the following describes a comet?
A) moderate diameter (

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Which of the following describes a comet?
A) moderate diameter (<10m) object originating from collisions of asteroids
B) large diameter (10m-1000km) object originating from belt between Jupiter and Mars
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

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A comet is an icy object that originates from beyond the orbit of Neptune and appears to have a tail as it approaches the sun and heats up, causing some of the ice to vaporize and release debris that creates a glowing trail or tail.

Which of the Following Describes a Comet