Multiple Choice
Which statement is not thought to be true of all comets in our solar system?
A) Comets always have tails.
B) All comets are icy in composition.
C) All comets orbit the Sun.
D) All comets are leftover planetesimals that originally condensed beyond the frost line in the solar nebula.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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