CSMS Solar System Review

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What is an asteroid?

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A large rock in space that is too small to be considered a planet, and it could cause major damage if it hits Earth.

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What are comets made of?

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Comets are made of ice and dust.

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What is a meteorite?

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A small rock that hits Earth's surface after traveling through the atmosphere.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small objects.

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Does Venus have rings?

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No, Venus has no rings.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A small rock or particle from space that is smaller than an asteroid.

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What happens to a meteoroid when it enters Earth's atmosphere?

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It becomes a meteor and can create a bright streak of light in the sky.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is the flash of light produced when a meteoroid burns up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite is the part of the meteoroid that survives and lands on Earth.

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What is the Asteroid Belt?

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A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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What is the main component of the solar system?

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The Sun, which is a star at the center of the solar system.