Asteroids, Meteors, & Comets

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, filled with numerous asteroids.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up.

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What causes craters on the moon?

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Craters on the moon are caused by the impact of meteorites.

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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 meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small chunk of rock or dust in space that comes from an asteroid or comet.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, develops a glowing coma and 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 in space, while a meteor is the light phenomenon that occurs when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What are asteroids primarily made of?

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Asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

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What is the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt?

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The largest asteroid in the asteroid belt is Ceres.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3