F2 Reading Qs - Meteorites 9a

Where do meteorites come from?

• Planets

• Moons

• Asteroids

• Comets

What is a meteoroid called when it enters Earth's atmosphere?

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Shooting Star

• Comet

What are the three main types of meteorites?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Rocky, Magnetic, Gaseous

• Stony, Iron, Stony-Iron

• Stony, Metallic, Icy

What do scientists learn from studying meteorites?

• Early solar system and planet formation

• Human history and culture

• Weather patterns on Earth

• Information about modern space missions

How old can some meteorites be?

• Trillions of years old

• Billions of years old

• Millions of years old

• Thousands of years old

What impact can meteorites hitting Earth have?

• Cause earthquakes

• Create new landmasses

• Increase the population of certain species

• Affect the planet's climate

What do impact craters from meteorites help scientists understand?

• The formation of mountains

• The history of human civilization

• The past and its influence on Earth's geology and life

• The behavior of ocean currents

Why do scientists, space fans, and rock enthusiasts find meteorites fascinating?

• Because they are valuable for making jewelry

• Because they are rare and hard to find

• Because they hold secrets about our cosmic surroundings

• Because they are easy to study

What are stony meteorites mostly made of?

• Iron and Nickel

• Rock

• Ice

• Magnetic material

What are iron meteorites made of?

• Ice

• Magnetic material

• Iron and Nickel

• Rock