Meteor

The video explains the differences between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. Meteoroids are small particles from comets or asteroids orbiting the sun. When they enter Earth's atmosphere, they become meteors, creating streaks of light known as shooting stars. If a meteor survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is called a meteorite. The video also discusses meteor showers, which occur when Earth passes through a comet's tail, and highlights that most meteorites land in oceans. The video concludes with a review of these concepts.

What is a meteoroid primarily composed of?

• Gas and plasma

• Water and minerals

• Rock, iron, and nickel

• Ice and dust

What do we call a meteoroid that burns up in Earth's atmosphere?

• Meteorite

• Meteor

• Comet

• Asteroid

When is the best time to observe a meteor shower?

• Midnight to dawn

• Afternoon

• Early evening

• Late morning

What is a meteorite?

• A comet orbiting the sun

• A meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere

• A meteoroid that lands on Earth's surface

• A small asteroid in space

How many meteorites typically reach Earth's surface each year?

• Around 50

• Around 50000

• Around 500

• Around 5000