I WONDER - What Is A Meteor?

The video explains the transformation of meteoroids as they enter Earth's atmosphere, becoming meteors and creating visible meteor streaks in the sky. When these meteoroids hit the ground, they are known as meteorites.

What happens to a meteoroid when it enters the Earth's atmosphere?

• It becomes a meteor.

• It turns into a comet.

• It remains unchanged.

• It becomes a star.

Which of the following best describes a meteoroid?

• A cloud of gas.

• A type of star.

• A large planet.

• A small rocky body in space.

What is a meteor streak?

• A trail of dust left by a comet.

• A streak of light seen when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere.

• A path followed by a satellite.

• A type of cloud formation.

What is the term for a meteoroid that reaches the Earth's surface?

• Meteor

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Comet

What is the primary difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

• A meteor is in the atmosphere, a meteorite is on the ground.

• A meteor is a star, a meteorite is a planet.

• A meteor is a comet, a meteorite is an asteroid.

• A meteor is in space, a meteorite is on Earth.