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What is the primary difference between an asteroid and a meteoroid?
What is the primary difference between an asteroid and a meteoroid?
- Meteoroids are rocky, while asteroids are metallic
- Asteroids are larger than meteoroids (correct)
- Meteoroids are larger than asteroids
- Asteroids are rocky, while meteoroids are metallic
Which region of the solar system do most asteroids exist in?
Which region of the solar system do most asteroids exist in?
- Inner Planets
- Asteroid Belt (correct)
- Oort Cloud
- Kuiper Belt
What is the term for a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the ground?
What is the term for a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the ground?
- Asteroite
- Space rock
- Meteoroidoid
- Meteorite (correct)
What causes meteor showers to occur?
What causes meteor showers to occur?
Flashcards
Asteroid vs. Meteoroid
Asteroid vs. Meteoroid
Asteroids are larger than meteoroids.
Asteroid Belt Location
Asteroid Belt Location
Most asteroids are found in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Meteoroid to Meteorite
Meteoroid to Meteorite
A meteoroid that survives atmospheric entry and lands on Earth is called a meteorite.
Meteor Shower Cause
Meteor Shower Cause
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