Asteroide

The video tutorial explores asteroids, which are rocky, metallic objects orbiting the Sun, remnants from the solar system's formation. It discusses their characteristics, sizes, and the asteroid belt's location between Mars and Jupiter. The belt is divided into inner and outer sections, with varying compositions. Near-Earth asteroids, which can cross Earth's orbit, are monitored by NASA due to their potential impact, like the one believed to have caused the dinosaurs' extinction. The video concludes by prompting viewers to consider the possibility of human visits to asteroids.

How did scientists believe that asteroids contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs?

What measures does NASA take regarding asteroids?