How are asteroids and comets similar?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Both orbit the sun.
Both orbit the sun.

Both are composed of gases.
Both are composed of gases.

Both typically have tails.
Both typically have tails.

Both are frozen.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Both orbit the sun.

While asteroids and comets may share some other characteristics, only the statement about both orbiting the sun is accurate for both types of celestial bodies. Asteroids are primarily rocky and metallic, while comets are composed of ice, dust, and gas, which is why the other statements are incorrect.