¿Puede un ASTEROIDE chocar con la Tierra?

The video discusses the potential for asteroids to collide with Earth, highlighting regular meteor showers and historical impacts like Tunguska and Chelyabinsk. It explains asteroid classification, focusing on the Apollo family, and assesses current threats such as 2006 QB89 and Sisyphus. The video concludes with strategies to deflect asteroids, including explosions and laser bees, emphasizing that while the risk exists, significant impacts are rare.

What is the primary cause of meteor showers on Earth?

• Solar flares from the sun

• Volcanic eruptions on Earth

• Earth passing through a comet's trail

• Asteroids colliding with each other

Which event in 1908 is known for its massive impact in Russia?

• The Chelyabinsk bolide

• The Perseid meteor shower

• The Tunguska event

• The Chicxulub impact

What family of asteroids does the Chelyabinsk bolide belong to?

• Apollo

• Perseid

• Aton

• Love

Which asteroid is expected to pass close to Earth in 2071?

• Halley's Comet

• 2006 QB89

• Sisyphus

• Chicxulub

How often does NASA estimate a football field-sized asteroid could impact Earth?

• Every 200 years

• Every 2000 years

• Every 2 million years

• Every 20,000 years

What is one proposed method to prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth?

• Using nuclear weapons

• Deflecting it with gravitational attraction

• Melting it with solar panels

• Building a giant wall in space

What is the estimated distance for an asteroid to be considered dangerous to Earth?

• Less than 100 million kilometers

• Less than 10 million kilometers

• Less than 1 billion kilometers

• Less than 1 million kilometers