Non-Planetary Objects

Where are meteoroids typically found?

• Near Earth and the Asteroid Belt.

• In the ocean depths.

• Within the Earth's atmosphere.

• On the surface of Mars.

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

• Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are made of rock and metal.

• Comets are larger than asteroids and travel faster.

• Asteroids are found in the outer solar system, while comets are found in the inner solar system.

• Comets have a solid surface, while asteroids are gaseous.

What do we call a meteor that survives Earth's atmosphere and hits the ground?

• Meteor

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Comet

What is the term for a small rocky body that orbits the sun, often found in the asteroid belt?

• Meteor

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Planet

What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

• A meteoroid is a small rock or particle in space; a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere.

• A meteoroid is a large celestial body, while a meteor is a small rock.

• A meteoroid is a type of star, and a meteor is a planet.

• A meteoroid is a comet, and a meteor is a satellite.

What happens to the tail of a comet as it gets closer to the sun?

• The tail disappears completely.

• The tail appears and points away from the sun.

• The tail changes color to blue.

• The tail becomes longer and points towards the sun.

What is a comet made of?

• Ice, dust, and rocky material.

• Gas and liquid metals.

• Pure rock and minerals.

• Only ice and gas.

What happens to a comet when it gets too close to the sun?

• It can lose material and develop a tail.

• It becomes a meteor shower.

• It gains mass and becomes a planet.

• It disappears completely.

What is the name of the region beyond Neptune where many icy bodies are found?

• The Kuiper Belt

• The Asteroid Belt

• The Oort Cloud

• The Van Allen Belt

What do we call the bright streak of light that a meteoroid creates when it burns up in the atmosphere?

• Meteor

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Satellite