A(n) ____________________ Is an Interplanetary Orbiting Body Composed of Loosely

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Short Answer

A(n) ____________________ is an interplanetary orbiting body composed of loosely bound rock and ice, which forms a bright head and extended fuzzy tail when it approaches the Sun.

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Definitions:

Transpiration

The process by which water is absorbed by plants' roots, moves up through the plants, and is released as water vapor through stomata in the leaves.

Evaporation

The phase change from liquid to gas, occurring at the surface of a liquid, significant in the water cycle and cooling processes.

Aerial Plant

Plant parts or plants themselves that grow above ground, able to absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air or environment.

Modified Leaves

Structures in plants that have evolved to perform functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection or reproduction.