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Why Do Asteroids and Comets Differ in Composition

Question 130

Question 130

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Why do asteroids and comets differ in composition?


A) Asteroids formed inside the frost line, while comets formed outside.
B) Asteroids are much larger than comets.
C) Asteroids and comets formed at different times.
D) Comets are much larger than asteroids.
E) Comets formed from the jovian nebula, while asteroids did not.

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