Question

The small celestial bodies which revolve around the sun in fixed orbits are called:

• A. comets
• B. meteors
• C. asteroids
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

asteroids

The explanation for the correct option:

C: Asteroids

1. Asteroids are small rocky bodies that revolve around the Sun.
2. Asteroids are located between Mars and Jupiter.
3. This region is also called the asteroid belt.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

A: Comets

1. Comets are bright long tail celestial bodies that revolve around the sun in a highly elongated elliptical orbit.
   Comets are made up of dust, gas, and ice.

B: Meteors

1. Meteors are small and rocky bodies. They burn up completely when they enter the earth’s atmosphere.

Hence, option C is correct.