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since comets are big, dusty snow-balls, it doesn't much protection from most of a comet, and the atmosphere takes care of that.
However, in the case of a direct hit by the head of a comet ... kerpow!
The earth wouldn't really be damaged, but the little things (like us) would be.
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How has comets helped the study of space?
Comets come from the coldest parts of the universe and contain ice and organic materials. Scientists believe that impacts from comets on earth are responsible for contributing to organic materials and possibly life on earth.
Do Comets orbit Earth the way the moon orbits Earth?
no, comets do not orbit Earth. If comets did orbit Earth, it would be Earths Moon's, but comets orbit the kuiper belt at the edge of the Solar System. Some times comets hit each other and get knocked out of their orbit and possibly hit a planet.
How did all the water get on to earth?
We dunno.At one time scientists thought it came from comets, but now that we've learned more about the relative isotopic abundances in comets, that is no longer seeming quite so likely.
Earth is protected from small debris from space by the?
Most of the small meteors and space 'trash' burn up in the stratosphere. The moon also catches some of this debris and larger meteoroids and comets are often deflected away from us or captured by Jupiter but some day a large meteor or comet could hit us.
What events happened in the past that allowed water to form and exist on Earth?
Most scientists believe water came in ice form on comets or meteors that crashed into the Earth.
Does comets go the earth?
earth the comets to go
Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
How are comets different from earth?
Comets are different from us because this a %^@@%^&_+)( question
Where do comets get their names?
earth
Why do astronomer believe they can learn about the early earth by studying comets?
Because comets were created about the same time as the Earth.
Where does the earth get new water?
From comets
What do we see comets as?
From the earth we see comets as shooting stars, because theres a tail to it.
What do geologist look at for proof that earth's core contains mostly iron?
Comets
How do comets come toward earth?
Comets come toward earth during their orbits. They are drawn toward the sun by gravity and sometimes cross earth's orbital path in the process.
What is the name of comets after they land on earth?
asteroids
Do comets come near earth?
yes
What do comets have in common with earth?
they orbit the sun
