Comets Meteors and Asteroids

Comets Meteors and Asteroids

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an asteroid?

Back

An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comet made of?

Back

A comet is made of ice, dust, and small rocky particles.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

Back

A meteor is a small particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are most asteroids located?

Back

Most asteroids are located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a meteor?

Back

A meteor is a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are meteors considered harmful?

Back

Meteors are generally considered harmless, even though they can be observed from Earth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the nucleus of a comet made of?

Back

The nucleus of a comet is made of ice and dust.

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