Asteroids, Comets, and Meteoroids Flashcard

Asteroids, Comets, and Meteoroids Flashcard

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three parts of a comet?

Back

Nucleus, coma, and tails.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are asteroids primarily composed of?

Back

Large metallic rocks that orbit the sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for the existence of meteoroids?

Back

Leftover material from the Big Bang.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the asteroid belt located?

Back

Between Mars and Jupiter.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where can you find a meteoroid?

Back

In space.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

Back

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

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