The Comet's Tale
Astronomer's Review  II
Name:______________________________

Origin of Comets


1.  What is the Oort Cloud made of, and where is it?

 


 

2. The Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud both contain many comets.  How is the Kuiper Belt different from the Oort Cloud?  (Hint:  think size and shape.)

 

 


3.  Are comets part of the solar system?   What do comets have in common with planets?

 

 


4.  List how comets are similar to, and different from, the planets.

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