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COMETS, METEORS AND ASTEROIDS

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  • Comets can have long, glowing tails when they are close to the Sun.
    TRUE
  • Meteors are also known as "planetoids" or "dwarf planets."
    FALSE
  • All comets, asteroids, and meteors are part of our solar system.
    TRUE
  • Asteroids are often referred to as "shooting stars."
    FALSE
  • Asteroids are primarily made of frozen gas and dust.
    FALSE
  • Most asteroids are found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
    TRUE
  • Meteors burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a streak of light.
    TRUE
  • Some comets, asteroids, and meteors can come close to Earth.
    TRUE
  • Comets are made mostly of ice, dust, and gas.
    TRUE