What Are Asteroids?

The video explains the formation and characteristics of asteroids and comets, highlighting their composition and orbits. It discusses how asteroids can interact with Earth, including the formation of meteors and meteorites. The video also covers the potential impact of large asteroids, referencing historical events like the extinction of dinosaurs and the 1908 Siberian explosion. It concludes by assessing the likelihood of future collisions with Earth.

What are asteroids primarily made of?

• Rock, metal, or carbon

• Water and dust

• Hydrogen and helium

• Ice and gas

Where is the asteroid belt located?

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Venus and Earth

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

What is the term for asteroids that come close to Earth?

• Near Earth objects

• Cometary bodies

• Planetary asteroids

• Lunar asteroids

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

• A meteor is a type of comet, while a meteorite is a type of asteroid.

• A meteor burns up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite reaches the ground.

• A meteor is found in space, while a meteorite is found in the ocean.

• A meteor is a small asteroid, while a meteorite is a large comet.

What major event is believed to have been caused by an asteroid impact 65 million years ago?

• The formation of the Moon

• The extinction of the dinosaurs

• The creation of the Grand Canyon

• The Ice Age