Meteors Comets Asteroids

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What are asteroids primarily composed of?

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Asteroids are primarily composed of rock and metal.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a comet primarily made of?

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A comet is primarily made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What happens to a comet as it approaches the Sun?

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As a comet approaches the Sun, it heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and a tail.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters a planet's atmosphere.

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What is the shape of a comet's orbit?

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The shape of a comet's orbit is elliptical.

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What is the term for a meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on the surface of a planet?

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A meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere is called a meteorite.

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What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?

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The primary difference is that asteroids are mostly rocky and metallic, while comets are composed mainly of ice and dust.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What is a shooting star?

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A shooting star is another term for a meteor, which is the visible path of a meteoroid as it burns up in the atmosphere.