Meteor

Meteors are caused by small objects, like pebbles or dust, burning up as they enter Earth's upper atmosphere from space. These meteors are often referred to as falling or shooting stars.

What typically causes a meteor to form?

• A satellite

• A comet

• A small object like a pebble or dust

• A large asteroid

Which of the following is NOT a cause of meteors?

• Small space debris

• Large planets

• Pebbles

• Specks of dust

What is the size of objects that typically cause meteors?

• The size of a car

• The size of a mountain

• The size of a pebble or dust

• The size of a house

What happens to small objects as they enter the Earth's atmosphere?

• They dissolve

• They bounce back into space

• They burn up

• They freeze

What is another name for a meteor?

• A comet

• A shooting star

• A planet

• A satellite