Question

the diagram below shows the orbits of objects in the solar system. object x in the diagram can be classified as which type of astronomical object? a planet b meteorite c moon d comet

Explanation:

Comets have highly elliptical orbits and often have a dust tail and a gas tail as shown in the diagram. Planets have more circular - like orbits, moons orbit planets, and meteorites are small rocky or metallic bodies that usually enter a planet's atmosphere.

Answer:

D. Comet