Question

Which of the following objects or regions is the furthest from the sun?

(a) Pluto

(b) Neptune

(c) An asteroid in the asteroid belt

(d) A comet in the Kuiper belt

(e) A comet in the Oort cloud.

Answer 1

Answer: E) a comet in the Oort cloud (2,000+ AU away)

Step-by-step explanation:

A & B are incorrect because they are both less than 50 AU away from the sun

C is only 2.5 AU away

D is about 30 AU away

(AU = astronomical units)

I hope this helps!