Space Rocks

Front

Which of the following is not a space rock?

• a star
• a Earth
• a comet
• a asteroid

Back

a star

Front

True or False: Asteroids orbit the sun.

Back

True

Front

Which space rock is most likely to leave a huge crater if it hits the Earth? Options: an asteroid, an Alien Ship, a Dog from Earth that meows, an Earth rock

Back

an asteroid

Front

Which space rock is mostly made of ice, gas, and dust?

Back

a comet

Front

What generally happens when a comet nears the sun?

Back

Its gas burns up.

Front

How are meteoroids different from asteroids?

Back

Meteoroids are smaller than asteroids.

Front

What generally happens when a meteoroid reaches Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It catches fire and burns up.

Front

The flash of light from a meteoroid falling through Earth's atmosphere is called a _____________. Options: Meteor, Car Headlight, Comet, Meteorite.

Back

Meteor

Front

A small space rock that falls to the ground on Earth is called a _________________

Back

Meteorite

Front

True or False: Meteorites are far too big to hold in your hand.

Back

False