Asteroids and Shooting Stars
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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?

    <p>It could destroy an entire region</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They explode in the atmosphere without reaching its lower layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Once every 60 to 70 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>About the size of a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It could demolish an entire city</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They fortunately don't pose a serious threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It could destroy an entire region</p> Signup and view all the answers

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