Enormous asteroid to fly past Earth in September

Enormous asteroid to fly past Earth in September

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses asteroid 467317, also known as Seven, which will pass by Earth on September 14th. According to NASA, the asteroid is traveling at a speed of approximately 14,004 miles per hour. It will be about 3.3 million miles from Earth during its approach. The asteroid's diameter is estimated to be between 950 and 2132 feet. It orbits the sun and occasionally passes by Earth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternate name for the asteroid known as Seven?

467317

2000 QW7

Asteroid X

Near Earth Object

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date is the asteroid expected to pass by Earth?

September 14th

August 20th

September 10th

October 14th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast is the asteroid moving as it approaches Earth?

20,000 miles per hour

14,004 miles per hour

10,000 miles per hour

5,000 miles per hour

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated distance of the asteroid from Earth during its approach?

3.3 million miles

5 million miles

2.5 million miles

1 million miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated diameter range of the asteroid?

500 to 1,000 feet

950 to 2,132 feet

1,500 to 3,000 feet

2,000 to 4,000 feet