Comets and Asteroids

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What do we call a meteoroid that strikes the surface of the Earth?

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Meteorite

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What are comets often nicknamed due to their composition?

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Dirty snowballs

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What happens to meteorites when they hit the ground?

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They hit the ground.

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What are comets primarily made of?

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Ice and rock

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What are objects made of ice, gas, and dust that orbit the sun called?

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Comets

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that has landed on Earth.

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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 the main difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are made mostly of rock and metal, while comets are made of ice, dust, and gas.

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What is a meteor?

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A meteoroid that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak of light.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region in space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.