A new object, Object Z, was discovered outside our solar system. Object Z is made of frozen gases that surround a rocky core and
it travels in a highly elliptical orbit around the sun. The characteristics of Object Z most closely resemble those of other A. asteroids.
B. dwarf planets.
C. comets.
D. moons.
If I were the amateur astronomer who discovered the new comet, then according to the tradition of the astronomical community, I would have the privilege of naming it. I would call it Comet AL2006/2016.
Asteroids are rocky objects majority of which are found in belt between orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Example: Ceres
Dwarf planets are similar in composition to planets and are found in Kuiper belt. Pluto is a dwarf planet.
A comet has a solid rocky core surrounded by atmosphere of frozen gases. Comets are present in the outskirts of the solar system and orbit the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
Moons are are natural satellites revolving about planets. Example: Titan, Phobos and Deimos etc.
Object Z is made of frozen gases that surround a rocky core and it travels in a highly elliptical orbit around the sun. The characteristics are similar to ones of comets. Thus, object Z closely resembles a comet.
