Objects in Space

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What is an object in space that is made of rock and metal?

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Both asteroids and meteoroids.

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What is the size range of a meteoroid?

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1mm to 1m across.

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Why do we see only one side of the moon?

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Tidal Locking.

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What holds our atmosphere in place?

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Gravity.

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What is the habitable zone in our solar system?

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The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions may be right for life, typically between 0-3 AU from the sun.

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What are asteroids primarily composed of?

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Rock and metal.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the main characteristic of comets?

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Comets are composed of ice, dust, and rocky material and often have a tail when they approach the sun.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and holds moons in orbit around planets.