Asteroids Quiz

What are the three main types of asteroids?

• C-type, S-type, and M-type

• Rock-type, Metal-type, and Ice-type

• A-type, B-type, and D-type

• X-type, Y-type, and Z-type

What is the most common composition of asteroids?

• Rock and metal

• Ice and water

• Sand and glass

• Wood and plastic

How do asteroids impact Earth?

• Through volcanic eruptions

• When they orbit the moon

• By causing earthquakes

• When they collide with the planet's surface

Where is the majority of asteroids located in our solar system?

• In the rings of Saturn

• Scattered throughout the entire solar system

• Inside the orbit of Venus

• Asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

What is the Asteroid Belt?

• A region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• A popular brand of asteroid-themed jewelry

• A musical group known for their space-themed songs

• A type of belt worn by astronauts

Which type of asteroid is most likely to contain water and organic compounds?

• C-type asteroids

• M-type asteroids

• A-type asteroids

• S-type asteroids

What is the size range of most asteroids?

• A few centimeters to a few meters

• Several kilometers to tens of thousands of kilometers

• Less than a meter in diameter

• A few meters to several hundred kilometers

What is the largest known asteroid in the solar system?

• Hygiea

• Vesta

• Ceres

• Pallas

What is the process of an asteroid entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic eruption

• Oceanic submersion

• Atmospheric entry and ablation

What is the study of asteroids called?

• Asteroidography

• Asteroidonomy

• Asteroidology

• Asteroidology