Space Objects Quiz

What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?

• Asteroids are made of ice and dust, while comets are made of rock and metal.

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

• Asteroids can only be found in the asteroid belt, while comets are found throughout the solar system.

• Comets can only be found in the asteroid belt, while asteroids are found throughout the solar system.

Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

What is the asteroid belt?

• A region in space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.

• A belt worn by astronauts to protect them from asteroids.

• A region in space between Earth and Mars where most asteroids are found.

• A theoretical concept of a ring around a planet made entirely of asteroids.

What are meteors commonly known as when they reach the Earth's surface?

• Meteorites

• Meteoroids

• Asteroids

• Comets

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a comet?

• Has a tail that glows

• Orbits the Sun

• Is primarily made of rock and metal

• Releases gas and dust as it nears the Sun

Which planet's moon is the largest in the solar system?

• Earth's Moon

• Jupiter's Ganymede

• Saturn's Titan

• Neptune's Triton

What happens when a comet gets too close to the Sun?

• It becomes a planet.

• It disintegrates completely and disappears.

• It may release gas and dust, creating a visible atmosphere or tail.

• It turns into an asteroid.

What primarily differentiates a planet's moon from a planet?

• Moons do not orbit the sun directly.

• Moons can support life, while planets cannot.

• Moons are always smaller than planets.

• Moons emit light, while planets reflect light.

What is the name given to the bright streak of light caused when a meteoroid burns up in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteor

• Meteorite

What is the primary difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

• A meteor is made of ice, while a meteorite is made of rock

• A meteor burns up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite hits the Earth's surface

• A meteor is found in space, while a meteorite is found on Earth

• There is no difference; they are the same