Meteor shower

Meteors appear to radiate from a single point and occur in short bursts when Earth passes through dust or debris. While meteor events are common, only a few, like the Parsid and Leonid showers, are predictable.

From where do meteors seem to originate during a meteor shower?

• From the horizon

• From a single point in the sky

• From the moon

• From the sun

What is a common feature of meteor showers?

• They are visible only during the day

• They are caused by solar flares

• They last for several weeks

• They occur in a short period of time

What causes meteors to appear in the sky?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The Earth passing through a cloud of dust or debris

Which of the following is a characteristic of meteor showers like the Parsid and Leonid?

• They occur randomly and cannot be predicted

• They are rare and happen once in a century

• They are regular and predictable events

• They are caused by volcanic eruptions

How often do meteor showers like the Parsid and Leonid occur?

• Once a year

• Every month

• Every decade

• Every century