Asteroids Flashcard

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Where do asteroids orbit?

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Asteroids orbit around the Sun.

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What are asteroids made of?

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Asteroids are made of large and small rocks or metallic masses.

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Asteroids are made up of materials similar to those that formed what?

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Asteroids are made up of materials similar to those that formed planets.

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What is the luminous star around which Earth and other planets revolve?

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The luminous star is the Sun.

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What are the main components of the Sun?

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The main components of the Sun are Hydrogen and Helium.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

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

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What is the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt?

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The largest asteroid in the asteroid belt is Ceres.

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How do asteroids differ in size?

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Asteroids can range in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter.