Earth Science SOL Unit 2.2 -Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, Stars

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What happens to comets as they approach the Sun?
They freeze and turn liquid nitrogen.
They heat up and release gas and dust.
They shrink and release hydrogen.
They become invisible.
Answer explanation
As comets approach the Sun, they heat up due to solar radiation, causing their ices to vaporize and release gas and dust. This process forms a glowing coma and tail, making them visible in the night sky.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the glowing head of a comet called?
Nucleus
Coma
Core
Halo
Answer explanation
The glowing head of a comet is called the coma. It is a cloud of gas and dust that surrounds the nucleus when the comet approaches the Sun, causing it to glow due to solar radiation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a comet?
Vesta
Comet Halley
Sirius
Orion
Answer explanation
Comet Halley is a well-known comet that orbits the Sun approximately every 76 years. In contrast, Vesta is an asteroid, Sirius is a star, and Orion is a constellation, making Comet Halley the correct example of a comet.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What are meteors commonly known as?
Shooting stars
Falling rocks
Comet tails
Dust trails
Answer explanation
Meteors are commonly referred to as "shooting stars" because they create a bright streak of light in the sky when they burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Meteor showers are caused by (a)
the collisions between planets
the Earth passing through trails of deb
the Explosions on the Sun
the gravitational pull of the Moon
Answer explanation
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through trails of debris left by comets or asteroids. As these tiny particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up, creating bright streaks of light in the sky.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What controls the evolution, lifespan, and fate of a star?
Its color
Its mass
Its distance from Earth
Its speed
Answer explanation
A star's mass is the primary factor that determines its evolution, lifespan, and ultimate fate. More massive stars burn hotter and faster, leading to shorter lifespans, while less massive stars can live for billions of years.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What happens to meteors as they enter Earth's atmosphere?
They freeze.
They burn up.
They grow larger.
They become invisible.
Answer explanation
As meteors enter Earth's atmosphere, they encounter friction with air molecules, causing them to heat up and burn. This process results in the bright streaks of light we see, known as meteors or shooting stars.
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