When a Comet Passes near the Sun, Part of It

question 4

Multiple Choice

When a comet passes near the Sun, part of it takes on the appearance of a large, bright ball from which the tail extends. This part is called _.

• A)the nucleus
• B)the plasma tail
• C)the Oort core
• D)the coma

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