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Which term refers to the streaks of light seen in the sky during a celestial light show?
Which term refers to the streaks of light seen in the sky during a celestial light show?
What are the small, rocky bodies that cause the lights called?
What are the small, rocky bodies that cause the lights called?
What is the term used to describe a piece of a meteoroid that survives the trip and hits the ground?
What is the term used to describe a piece of a meteoroid that survives the trip and hits the ground?
What is the minimum speed at which meteoroids fall?
What is the minimum speed at which meteoroids fall?
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What is the size of the object that caused the celestial light show over Chihuahua, Mexico?
What is the size of the object that caused the celestial light show over Chihuahua, Mexico?
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Study Notes
Celestial Light Show
- Streaks of Light: Referred to as "meteor showers," these are visible phenomena created when meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds.
Meteoroids
- Small, Rocky Bodies: Known as "meteoroids," these fragments originate from comets or asteroids.
Surviving Meteoroids
- Meteorite: A piece of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and successfully impacts the Earth's surface is called a meteorite.
Falling Speed
- Minimum Speed: Meteoroids typically fall to Earth at speeds exceeding 11 kilometers per second (approximately 25,000 miles per hour).
Notable Event
- Chihuahua Incident: The celestial light show over Chihuahua, Mexico, was caused by an object estimated to be around 10 meters in size.
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Test your knowledge about meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids with this quiz! Discover the difference between these celestial bodies and learn fascinating facts about the streaks of light that illuminate our night sky. Challenge yourself and become an expert in all things meteor-related!
