Asteroids Quiz

What are asteroids?

• Moons of other planets

• Small rocky objects orbiting the sun

• Comets from outer space

• Giant planets in our solar system

Where are most asteroids located in our solar system?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Pluto

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

What is the zone called where most asteroids are found?

• Saturn's ring

• Asteroid belt

• Meteoroid belt

• Comet belt

What is the main problem with some asteroids?

• They can cause earthquakes

• They can disintegrate in the atmosphere

• They can collide with other asteroids

• They can hit against the Earth

What happened to the dinosaurs due to an asteroid impact?

• They disappeared

• They migrated to another planet

• They evolved into birds

• They became smaller in size

What happens to most asteroids when they enter the Earth's atmosphere?

• They explode into smaller pieces

• They change their orbit

• They grow in size

• They disintegrate

Where do asteroids rotate around?

• The moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• Mars

What is the shape of most asteroids?

• Perfect sphere

• Cube

• Irregular

• Oval