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Shooting stars, also known as meteors, are caused by small objects like pebbles or dust particles burning up upon entering Earth's upper atmosphere from space.

What causes the phenomenon known as a shooting star?

• A large asteroid hitting the Earth

• A comet passing by the Earth

• A small object entering the Earth's atmosphere

• A star exploding in space

Which of the following is NOT a cause of shooting stars?

• Dust particles

• Small space debris

• Pebbles

• Large planets

What size are the objects that typically cause shooting stars?

• The size of a pebble or dust particle

• The size of a house

• The size of a mountain

• The size of a car

What typically happens to small objects when they enter the Earth's atmosphere?

• They become invisible

• They burn up due to friction

• They remain intact and land on Earth

• They bounce back into space

What is another name for shooting stars?

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Meteors

• Planets