STAAR QUESTIONS (U7 L1)

What is an asteroid made of?

• Gas and dust

• Ice and water

• Rock, metal, and sometimes ice

• Fire and lava

Where is the asteroid belt located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Beyond Neptune

What causes a comet’s tail to form?

• Gravity from the moon

• The sun’s heat turning ice into gas

• The asteroid belt pulling it apart

• Colliding with other space rocks

How often can Halley’s Comet be seen from Earth?

• Every 50 years

• Every 76 years

• Every 100 years

• Every 20 years

What is a meteor?

• A rock that orbits Mars

• A star that explodes

• A space rock entering Earth’s atmosphere

• A small asteroid orbiting the moon

When a meteor hits the ground, what is it called?

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Comet

• Shooting star

What does a meteor shower look like?

• A bright explosion in the sky

• Many meteors appearing in the sky at the same time

• A single large rock falling to Earth

• A planet breaking apart

What happens when a large meteorite hits Earth?

• It melts in the atmosphere

• It creates a crater

• It turns into dust

• It becomes a star

What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?

• Asteroids are made of ice, comets are made of rock

• Comets have tails, asteroids do not

• Asteroids are larger than comets

• Comets stay closer to the sun

What is the main function of the asteroid belt?

• To separate planets into groups

• To provide material for new moons

• To act as a protective barrier for Earth

• To serve as a base for astronauts