
Meteorites
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meteorite?
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A meteorite is a rock that enters Earth's atmosphere and survives the journey to the surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are meteorites primarily made of?
Back
Meteorites are made up of materials from destroyed planets, asteroids, and moons.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of meteorite is primarily composed of iron and nickel?
Back
Iron meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How are meteorites named?
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Meteorites are named if they are significant in reaching Earth or have a large size.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Widmannstätten pattern?
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The Widmannstätten pattern is a unique crystalline structure found in iron meteorites, caused by the cooling of iron and nickel bodies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
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A meteor is a meteoroid that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives and lands on Earth.
7.
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What are chondrites?
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Chondrites are a type of stony meteorite that contains small spherical particles called chondrules.
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