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Which of the following statements is not a description of comets?

A. They are small icy bodies.
B. They vary in size and shape.
C. When the sun heats them up, they light up and form a tail.
D. They are so close to the sun that they orbit every six months.



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Final answer:

Comets are small icy objects with elliptical orbits that form comas and tails when close to the Sun.


Explanation:

Comets are small, icy objects with highly elliptical orbits that develop a coma and a tail when approaching the Sun. The tail always points away from the Sun due to the impact of solar radiation and particles, making comets visible from Earth.


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