Question

Comets and asteroids are a part of a system of objects that interact with one another within our Solar System. Which of these correctly describes how one of these objects interacts with other parts of the Solar System?
Group of answer choices

When comets in the Solar System pass close to the Sun, particles of dust are released in the tail, and some of them fall through Earth’s atmosphere as meteors.

When asteroids in the Solar System pass close to the Sun, chunks of rock are released in the tail, and some of them fall through Earth’s atmosphere as meteors.

When comets enter the Solar System and travel past the Sun, particles of dust are released in the tail, and large pieces break apart into asteroids that orbit the Sun.

When asteroids enter the Solar System and travel past the Sun, chunks of rock are released in the tail, and large pieces break apart into comets that gather dust and ice as they move away from the Sun.

Answer 1

Answer:

When comets enter the Solar System and travel past the Sun, particles of dust are released in the tail, and large pieces break apart into asteroids that orbit the Sun.