Suppose a Comet Is Observed to Have a Surface of Pure

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose a comet is observed to have a surface of pure ice with very little dust and rock on its surface.What can we say about this comet?

• A) The comet originated in the Kuiper belt rather than the Oort cloud.
• B) The comet is probably making its first passage near the Sun.
• C) The comet is very old, having made many trips around the Sun.
• D) The comet is part of the family of Kreutz comets.

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