Chunks of rock and metal that orbit the Sun but are much smaller than the planets are referred to as
A) comets
B) dwarf planets
C) meteors
D) asteroids

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The term "chunks of rock and metal that orbit the Sun but are much smaller than the planets" describes asteroids. Comets are made up of ice and dust, and dwarf planets are larger than asteroids but not as big as regular planets. Meteors are asteroids that have entered Earth's atmosphere and are burning up.

Chunks of Rock and Metal That Orbit the Sun but Are