When a Comet Passes near the Sun, Part of It

question 53

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

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Definitions:

Organic Material

Substance made up of organic compounds originating from the remnants of organisms like plants and animals, including their waste in the natural surroundings.

Mineral Content

The specific types and amounts of minerals found within a substance, organism, or environment, crucial for nutrition and various physical properties.

Overgrazing

The degradation of vegetation due to excessive eating by livestock.

Domestic Animals

Animals that have been selectively bred and adapted over generations to live in close association with humans.