Space Rocks

Which of the following is not a space rock?

• a star

• a Earth

• a comet

• a asteroid

True or False: Asteroids orbit the sun.

• I don't know!

• True!

• False!

• Maybe!

Which of the following space rocks is most likely to leave a huge crater if it hits the Earth?

• an asteroid

• an Alien Ship

• a Dog from Earth that meows

• an Earth rock

Which of the following space rocks is mostly made of ice, gas and dust?

• a comet

• None of the answer choices provided.

• a Rock

• A House

What generally happens when a comet nears the sun?

• It freezes.

• Its gas burns up.

• It becomes a dog

• It blows up and turns into dust and is never seen again.

How are meteoroids different from asteroids?

• Asteroids are bigger than Meteoroids

• They look like M&M's .

• Meteoroids are smaller than asteroids.

• Skittles

What generally happens when a meteoroid reaches Earth's atmosphere?

• It catches fire and burns up.

• It turns into gas

• It blows up and turns into gas and is never seen again.

The flash of light from a meteoroid falling through Earth's atmosphere is called a _____________.

• Meteor

• Car Headlight

• Comet.

• Meteorite

A small space rock that falls to the ground on Earth is called a _________________.

• Skittles

• Meteorite

• Dog

• Meteor

True or False: Meteorites are far too big to hold in your hand.

• True

• False