Small Bodies and Dwarf Planets Question
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Two objects have been placed next to incorrect definitions in the table. Which two solar system objects should be switched to make the table correct?
| Object | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sun | star at the center of our solar system |
| Comet | mostly round body that orbits the Sun and has not cleared its region of objects |
| Moon | natural satellite that orbits a planet |
| Planet | mostly round body that orbits the Sun and cleared its region of objects |
| Asteroid | small rocky object - often contains metals |
| Dwarf Planet | icy rocky body that forms two long tails of dust when it nears the Sun |
- comet and moon
- asteroid and sun
- planet and dwarf planet
- dwarf planet and comet
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