Comets Meteors and Asteroids
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What is an asteroid?
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A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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What is a comet?
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A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rocky particles that develops a tail when it approaches the Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meteor?
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A small particle from space that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light.
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What is a meteorite?
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A meteor that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface.
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Where are most asteroids located?
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Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
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What is the main difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
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A meteor is the flash of light produced when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere, while a meteorite is the actual rock that lands on Earth.
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What are meteoroids?
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Small pieces of rock or metal that travel through space, often originating from comets or asteroids.
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