Comets, Asteroids, & Meteoroids

What surrounds the nucleus of a comet?

• Ion tail

• Dust tail

• Coma

• Sun

What is the term for the bright cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet?

• Ion tail

• Dust tail

• Coma

• Sun

What causes the tails of a comet to form?

• The comet's speed

• The sun's heat and radiation

• The Earth's gravity

• The moon's light

What is the result of a meteor's interaction with Earth's atmosphere?

• It becomes invisible

• It creates a sound

• It produces light

• It changes color

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the term for a rock that impacts the Earth's surface?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Star

Which of the following is NOT true about a meteorite?

• It passes through the atmosphere

• It impacts the Earth's surface

• It remains in space

• It can cause craters

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the key characteristic of a meteorite?

• It is made of ice

• It impacts the Earth's surface

• It is always visible

• It is larger than a planet

What is the significance of a meteorite's impact?

• It creates a new atmosphere

• It forms a crater

• It becomes a star

• It evaporates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the Kuiper Belt similar to in our solar system?

• The Sun

• The Asteroid Belt

• The Moon

• The Earth's atmosphere

What is the primary difference between the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud?

• Shape

• Temperature

• Distance from the Sun

• Color