High Five Facts - Asteroids

James shares five fascinating facts about asteroids. They vary in size and lack the gravity to form uniform shapes like planets. Despite this, asteroids can have moons if smaller rocks orbit them. Conversely, asteroids can become moons if captured by a planet's gravity. They are remnants from the universe's formation. The largest known asteroid, Ceres, was discovered in 1801 and is nearly 1,000 meters wide. These facts highlight the intriguing nature of asteroids.

What is the size range of asteroids?

• From 5 meters to 2,000 meters

• From 1 meter to 100 meters

• From 10 meters to 500 meters

• From 2 meters to 1,000 meters

Why do asteroids lack a uniform shape?

• They have very little gravity

• They have a strong magnetic field

• They are made of liquid

• They are constantly colliding with each other

How can an asteroid have a moon?

• By having a strong magnetic field

• By being part of a planet's ring

• By being close to the sun

• By capturing a small rock with its gravity

What can happen to an asteroid when it travels near a planet?

• It can become a comet

• It can become a planet

• It can become a moon

• It can become a star

What is the name of the largest known asteroid?

• Ceres

• Pallas

• Eros

• Vesta