Comets, Meteors, Asteroids

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What is a comet often referred to as?

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A 'dirty snowball'.

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What are the main components of a comet?

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A hydrogen cloud, coma, and nucleus.

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When can a comet be seen?

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A comet is invisible except when near the sun.

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Where are asteroids primarily found in the Solar System?

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In the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

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Where is a meteoroid found?

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In space.

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What happens to a meteoroid when it enters Earth's atmosphere?

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It becomes a meteor.

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What is the tail of a comet?

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The tail of a comet is made of gas and dust that is pushed away from the comet by the solar wind.

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In which direction does the tail of a comet usually face?

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Away from the Sun.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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