Space Debris Review

What is the largest asteroid discovered in space? Mark only one oval.

• Vesta

• Ceres

• Pallas

• Eros

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Where is the majority of asteroids located? Mark only one oval.

• Between Earth and Mars

• In the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

• In the Kuiper Belt

• Near the Sun

What is the significance of the asteroid belt? Mark only one oval.

• It contains the largest number of comets

• It is the only place where asteroids are found

• It is home to most asteroids in our solar system

• It is a region with no celestial bodies

What is a common characteristic of the orbits of asteroids in the asteroid belt? Mark only one oval.

• They are all circular

• They are on the same plane as Earth

• They are elliptical and vary greatly

• They are highly inclined

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

How far apart are most asteroids in the asteroid belt? Mark only one oval.

• Hundreds of kilometers

• Several million kilometers

• A few thousand kilometers

• They are touching each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following statements about Ceres is true?

• It is the smallest asteroid

• It is located in the Kuiper Belt

• It is the largest asteroid discovered so far

• It is a planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What might be a reason for the vast distances between asteroids in the belt? Mark only one oval.

• Asteroids are constantly colliding

• Gravitational forces from nearby planets

• The formation of the solar system

• Asteroids are attracted to each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Why is it important to study asteroids? Mark only one oval.

• A. They are the only source of water in space

• B. They can provide insights into the early solar system

• C. They are potential threats to Earth

• Both B and C

Which planet is closest to the asteroid belt? Mark only one oval.

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is one of the main differences between asteroids and comets? Mark only one oval.

• Asteroids are made of ice, comets are made of rock

• Asteroids are found in the asteroid belt, comets are found in the Kuiper Belt

• Comets have tails, asteroids do not

• Asteroids are larger than comets