Asteroid, Comet, or Meteor?

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What is the belt between Mars and Jupiter called?

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Asteroids

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Where do comets originate?

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Oort cloud or Kuiper belt

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What type of orbit do comets typically have?

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Long elliptical orbit

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

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Halley's Comet

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What are often called 'shooting stars'?

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Meteors

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What are asteroids primarily made of?

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Rock and metal

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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

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What is a meteor?

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A meteoroid that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region of the solar system beyond Neptune, home to many small icy bodies.

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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A theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system.