Asteroids and Shooting Stars

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What happens to most asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere?

They remain intact and land on the surface

They reach the ground and cause catastrophic consequences

They disintegrate upon entering the atmosphere

They explode 30 to 50 miles above the surface (correct)

What is the approximate height of 13 to 15 foot asteroids?

The height of a person

The height of a three to four story building

The height of a multi-story building

The height of giraffes and mammoths (correct)

How often do 30-foot asteroids visit Earth?

Once every 60 years

Once every 10 years (correct)

Once a year and a half

Once every 60 to 70 years

What is the potential consequence if a 65-foot asteroid touched the ground?

It could destroy an entire region Signup and view all the answers

What happens to one to three foot high asteroids most often?

They explode in the atmosphere without reaching its lower layers Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate frequency of 65-foot asteroids visiting Earth?

Once every 60 to 70 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of one to three foot high asteroids?

About the size of a person Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence if a 30-foot asteroid touched Earth?

It could demolish an entire city Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most 13 to 15 foot asteroids when they visit Earth?

They fortunately don't pose a serious threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate energy release of 65-foot asteroids if they touch the ground?

It could destroy an entire region Signup and view all the answers

Asteroids and Shooting Stars

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What happens to most asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere?

What is the approximate height of 13 to 15 foot asteroids?

How often do 30-foot asteroids visit Earth?

What is the potential consequence if a 65-foot asteroid touched the ground?

What happens to one to three foot high asteroids most often?

What is the approximate frequency of 65-foot asteroids visiting Earth?

What is the size of one to three foot high asteroids?

What is the potential consequence if a 30-foot asteroid touched Earth?

What happens to most 13 to 15 foot asteroids when they visit Earth?

What is the approximate energy release of 65-foot asteroids if they touch the ground?

More Quizzes Like This

Asteroids

Asteroids Composition Classes Quiz

Asteroids and Meteoroids: Grade 8

Meteor Definition in Science: Quiz & Flashcards

Upgrade to continue