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    The Nuclei of a Comet Is Mostly
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The Nuclei of a Comet Is Mostly

Question 77

Question 77

Multiple Choice

The nuclei of a comet is mostly:


A) solid ice
B) solid rock
C) liquid water
D) a porous mix of ice and dust
E) frozen carbon dioxide

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