Comets: Wanderers of the Night Sky Quiz

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Comets: Wanderers of the Night Sky: a General level Astronomy quiz. Test your knowledge with 11 questions!
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Question 1
What happens when a comet gets close to the Sun?
A It disappears
B It develops a tail
C It stops moving
D It turns into a planet
Question 2
Historically, what did people think comets were?
A Artificial satellites
B Stars falling
C Omens or signs
D Lost planets
Question 3
What is the glowing part around the comet's nucleus called?
A Core
B Shell
C Coma
D Halo
Question 4
Why do comets have tails?
A Gravity from Earth
B Solar radiation and wind
C Friction with space
D Engine exhaust
Question 5
Are comets solid or liquid?
A Liquid water
B Gaseous
C Plasma
D Solid ice and dust

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