From where do meteors seem to originate during a meteor shower?
Meteor shower

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From the horizon
From a single point in the sky
From the moon
From the sun
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of meteor showers?
They are visible only during the day
They are caused by solar flares
They last for several weeks
They occur in a short period of time
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes meteors to appear in the sky?
The Earth's magnetic field
The Earth's rotation
The Earth's orbit around the sun
The Earth passing through a cloud of dust or debris
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of meteor showers like the Parsid and Leonid?
They occur randomly and cannot be predicted
They are rare and happen once in a century
They are regular and predictable events
They are caused by volcanic eruptions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do meteor showers like the Parsid and Leonid occur?
Once a year
Every month
Every decade
Every century
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