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Question
Which of the following best describes the make up of Saturn's rings?(1 point)
Responses

material from comets that have passed through Saturn's atmosphere
material from comets that have passed through Saturn's atmosphere

dust, rock, and ice particles that orbit due to Saturn's gravity
dust, rock, and ice particles that orbit due to Saturn's gravity

solid bands of sand and dust that formed from the start of the universe
solid bands of sand and dust that formed from the start of the universe

debris and rocks from other planets that orbit around Satur

1 answer

The best description of the makeup of Saturn's rings is:

dust, rock, and ice particles that orbit due to Saturn's gravity.

Saturn's rings are primarily composed of ice particles, along with smaller amounts of rock and dust, which are held in orbit around the planet by its gravitational pull.