Where did comets that are now in the Kuiper belt originally form?
A)in the asteroid belt
B)inside Jupiter's orbit
C)between the orbits of Jupiter and Neptune
D)near the radius at which they orbit today
E)in the Oort cloud

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Comets in the Kuiper Belt are believed to have formed near their current orbits, just beyond Neptune, in the cold outer regions of the early solar system. This location provided the conditions necessary for the accumulation of ice and rock, characteristic of Kuiper Belt objects.

Where Did Comets That Are Now in the Kuiper Belt