Nuestros vecinos distantes: otros objectos en el sistema solar

The video explains the phenomena of meteorites and comets. Meteorites are pieces of rock or dust that enter Earth's atmosphere, creating light trails. Some meteorites reach Earth's surface, forming craters. Comets are icy bodies that develop tails when near the Sun. Famous comets like Halley's Comet and Hale-Bopp have been visible from Earth.

What causes the trail of light when a meteorite enters the Earth's atmosphere?

• Gravitational pull

• Magnetic fields

• Friction with the atmosphere

• Reflection of sunlight

What is a comet primarily made of?

• Metal and rock

• Liquid water

• Ice and dust

• Gas and plasma

What happens to a comet as it approaches the Sun?

• It freezes

• It changes orbit

• It disintegrates

• It forms a tail

Which comet was visible from Earth in April 1997?

• Comet Swift-Tuttle

• Comet Hale-Bopp

• Halley's Comet

• Comet Encke

How often can Halley's Comet be seen from Earth?

• Every 50 years

• Every 76 years

• Every 100 years

• Every 150 years