Meteorites and Their Characteristics

Meteorites are debris from space objects like comets and asteroids that survive atmospheric entry to reach a planet's surface. They transform into meteors, creating fireballs or shooting stars. Meteorites are categorized into stony, iron, and stony-iron types. Most disintegrate in the atmosphere, but some create impact craters. Meteorite falls are often observed and recovered based on eyewitness accounts, with higher recovery rates in populated areas.

What is a meteorite?

• A type of planet

• A type of comet

• A solid piece of debris from space

• A type of star

What happens to a meteor when it reaches a planet's surface?

• It disintegrates completely

• It becomes a meteorite

• It becomes a star

• It turns into a comet

Which type of meteorite is primarily composed of silicate minerals?

• Iron meteorites

• Stony meteorites

• Stony-iron meteorites

• Metallic meteorites

What is the typical outcome when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere?

• It disintegrates

• It creates a large impact crater

• It turns into a comet

• It becomes a new planet

Where are verified meteorite falls most likely to be found?

• In deserts

• In the ocean

• In densely populated regions

• In remote areas