Which of the following is the best description of a nebula?

A.

a large cloud of dust and gas
B.

a dense cluster of billions of stars
C.

a single sun surrounded by planets and asteroids
D.

a large cloud of comets and asteroids surrounding a solar system

1 answer

The best description of a nebula is:

A. a large cloud of dust and gas

Nebulae are often the sites of star formation and can also be remnants of dead or dying stars.