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Meteorite Strikes Russia

Meteorite Strikes Russia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Physics

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video discusses a near-miss with asteroid DA14 and a significant meteoroid impact in Siberia, the largest since 1908. The meteoroid, captured by Russian dashboard cameras, caused a shockwave comparable to a small nuclear explosion, injuring over 1,200 people. The video explains the difficulty in detecting such meteoroids and clarifies related terminology. It concludes with a reminder of our vulnerability to cosmic events.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the estimated width of the meteoroid that fell to Earth over Siberia?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How often does a four-meter asteroid hit the Earth on average?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What phenomenon was created when the meteoroid entered the Earth's atmosphere?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What reminder does the event of the meteoroid falling to Earth serve regarding cosmic circumstances?

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