6.11A

Front

What are the main components of a comet?

Back

Nucleus, Coma, Dust tail, and Gas tail (ion tail)

Front

What is the term for a deep impression left on the surface of a planet or moon?

Back

Crater

Front

What are the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system called?

Back

Planets

Front

What type of celestial object was observed disappearing behind the sun in November 2013?

Back

A comet

Front

What is a meteor called when it burns in the atmosphere?

Back

Shooting star

Front

What is the nucleus of a comet primarily made of?

Back

Ice and dust

Front

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

Front

What is the coma of a comet?

Back

The glowing envelope of gas and dust surrounding the nucleus of a comet.

Front

What happens to a comet as it approaches the Sun?

Back

It heats up, causing the ice to vaporize and form a tail.

Front

What is the tail of a comet made of?

Back

Dust and gas that are released from the nucleus.