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saraeharris

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When a comet passes near the Sun, part of it takes on the appearance of a large, bright ball from which the tail extends. This part is called ________.
 
  A) the nucleus B) the plasma tail C) the Oort core D) the coma

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How is energy transfer from the solar interior to surface similar to a process in Earth's atmosphere?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The process of convection is responsible for energy transfer in both the Sun and Earth's atmosphere.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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