The Fascinating World of Asteroids

What is the size range of asteroids as mentioned in the passage?

• A few meters to hundreds of kilometers

• A few centimeters to thousands of kilometers

• A few meters to thousands of kilometers

• A few centimeters to hundreds of kilometers

Where are most asteroids found according to the passage?

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Between Earth and Venus

What are Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) as described in the passage?

• Asteroids with orbits that bring them closer to Earth

• Asteroids located in the asteroid belt

• Asteroids that are rich in metals

• Asteroids that contain water or organic compounds

What materials are some asteroids rich in, according to the passage?

• Iron and nickel

• Gold and silver

• Copper and zinc

• Lead and tin

What is the purpose of missions like NASA's OSIRIS-REx as mentioned in the passage?

• To collect samples from asteroids and return them to Earth

• To destroy potential impact threats from asteroids

• To mine asteroids for resources

• To map the entire asteroid belt