Asteroids, Meteors & Comets!

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What happens to a meteor as it enters the Earth's atmosphere?

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It heats up due to the pressure from air molecules.

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What is the size range of asteroids?

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Asteroids can range in size from 1 meter to 1000 kilometers.

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Why do asteroids tend to be irregularly shaped?

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They have less mass and gravitational force than larger bodies.

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What are the main components of a comet's structure?

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Nucleus, Coma, dust tail, and gas tail (ion tail).

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What is another name for a meteor?

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A shooting star.

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What is a meteor?

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A small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.

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What causes a comet to have a tail?

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The tail is formed when the comet approaches the Sun, causing the ice to vaporize and release gas and dust.

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What is the nucleus of a comet?

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The solid core of a comet, made up of ice and dust.

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What is the coma of a comet?

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The cloud of gas and dust that surrounds the nucleus when a comet is near the Sun.