A student is comparing the three types of celestial bodies, comets, asteroids, and meteor. Which questions would yield the most information about a celestial body passing close by the Earth and why? Select ALL that apply.
A)
Is the object larger than 5 km in width? If so, it is a meteor.
B)
Is the object made of ice and dust? If so, it is likely a comet.
Is the object comprised of mostly gas? If so, it is likely an asteroid.
D)
Is the object between Mars and Jupiter? If so, it is likely an asteroid.
Is the objecta smaller piece broken from a larger body? If so, it is likely a
E)
meteor