Meteorites: From Shooting Stars to Ancient Clues

The video explores the fascinating world of meteorites, explaining their sizes and how they differ from meteoroids and meteors. It discusses the frequency of meteor showers and their origins from comet debris. A trivia question highlights the largest known meteorite, the Hoba Meteorite in Namibia. The video concludes with reflections on Earth's future and the potential clues held by space rocks.

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

How fast can a meteor travel when it enters the Earth's atmosphere?

What percentage of meteorites that land on Earth end up in the ocean?

What causes meteor showers?

Where is the largest known meteorite located?