Asteroids, Comets and Meteors
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5th - 7th Grade
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What is a meteoroid?
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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, smaller than an asteroid, that can enter Earth's atmosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a comet often referred to as?
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A comet is sometimes called a 'dirty snowball' because it is made of ice, dust, and rocky material.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to comets after they orbit the sun frequently?
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After orbiting the sun frequently, comets can break into meteoroids.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meteorite?
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A meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where do most comets originate from?
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Most comets come from the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, which are located beyond Neptune's orbit.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?
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A meteoroid is in space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere.
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What is the nucleus of a comet?
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The nucleus of a comet is the solid core made of ice and dust.
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