Non-Planetary Objects

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What are large rocky, planet-like objects that orbit the sun?

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Asteroids are large rocky, planet-like objects that orbit the sun.

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Where is the vast majority of asteroids found?

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The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter's orbits.

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What are small pieces of rock orbiting the Earth or the sun, originating from asteroids or comets?

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Meteoroids are small pieces of rock orbiting the Earth or the sun.

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What do we call a meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface?

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A meteorite is a meteoroid that has made it to Earth's surface.

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What is known as a 'shooting star' that has entered Earth's atmosphere?

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A meteor is known as a 'shooting star' when it enters Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock in space, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that has landed on Earth.

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What is the term for a cloud of icy bodies located beyond Neptune?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of icy bodies located beyond Neptune.

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What is the name of the region where most comets originate?

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The Oort Cloud is the region where most comets originate.

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What is the main difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust.

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

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It becomes a meteor and can produce a bright streak of light.