When a comet passes near the Sun, part of it takes on the ...

[saraeharris]

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

Question 2

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

[dpost18]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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

[saraeharris]

Gracias!

[AngeliqueG]

Excellent