I WONDER - How Big Are Meteors?

The video discusses meteorites, focusing on the Hoba meteorite, the largest known meteorite on Earth. Discovered in Namibia in 1920, it measures 9 feet in length and 3 feet in height, with a flat top. The meteorite, named after the farm where it was found, weighs over 60 tonnes, equivalent to nine elephants, and remains in its original location.

What happens to some meteorites by the time they reach the ground?

• They become larger.

• They turn into dust particles.

• They remain unchanged.

• They explode.

In which year was the Hoba meteorite discovered?

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940

• 1910

What is the length of the Hoba meteorite?

• 8 feet

• 7 feet

• 9 feet

• 6 feet

How much does the Hoba meteorite weigh?

• 40 tonnes

• 30 tonnes

• 60 tonnes

• 50 tonnes

Where is the Hoba meteorite currently located?

• In a private collection

• In a research lab

• In a museum

• In its original spot