Asteroid, Comet, or Meteor?

Asteroid, Comet, or Meteor?

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the belt between Mars and Jupiter called?

Back

Asteroids

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do comets originate?

Back

Oort cloud or Kuiper belt

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of orbit do comets typically have?

Back

Long elliptical orbit

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the famous comet that flies by Earth every 75 years?

Back

Halley's Comet

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are often called 'shooting stars'?

Back

Meteors

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are asteroids primarily made of?

Back

Rock and metal

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are made of rock and metal.

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