The smaller objects in the solar system composed mainly of ices (frozen gases) that usually orbit far from the Sun are called:
A) snowroids
B) comets
C) asteroids
D) satellites
E) jovians
Section 4.2: Composition and Structure of Planets

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Comets are composed mainly of ices (frozen gases) and usually orbit far from the Sun. Asteroids, on the other hand, are composed mainly of rock and metal and are typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Satellites are natural or artificial objects that orbit a planet, while jovians are a type of planet characterized by their thick, gaseous atmospheres and relatively low densities. Snowroids is not a term used in astronomy.

The Smaller Objects in the Solar System Composed Mainly of Ices