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As comets approach the Sun, they release what?
A
Steam and dust
B
Gas and dust
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C
Steam, gas and dust
D
None of the above
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A
Steam and dust
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B
Gas and dust
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C
Steam, gas and dust
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D
None of the above
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Explanation
Heating releases gas and dust that form the coma and tail.
Hence the keyed answer is Gas and dust.
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