Space Objects

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What are asteroids?

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Rocky objects, mostly found in the Asteroid Belt between Mars & Jupiter.

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What are comets made of?

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Ice, dust, and rock; they have long tails when they get close to the Sun.

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What are meteoroids?

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Small pieces of rock or metal floating in space.

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What are meteors commonly known as?

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Shooting stars that burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

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What are meteorites?

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Space rocks that reach Earth's surface.