Which statement about asteroids is NOT true?
A) Their images become blurry due to outgassing as the Sun heats them up.
B) Most stay between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
C) Earthgrazers can cross not only our orbit, but even those of Venus and Mercury.
D) Some have satellites of their own.
E) They vary considerably in composition, reflectivity, and size.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Asteroids do not typically undergo outgassing as the Sun heats them up; this is a characteristic more associated with comets, which release gas and dust when they come close to the Sun, creating a visible atmosphere (coma) and sometimes a tail.

Which Statement About Asteroids Is NOT True