Geminids Meteor Shower Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Meteor camera on the International Space Station?

• To provide internet access to astronauts

• To communicate with other satellites

• To monitor the activity and composition of meteors

• To capture images of Earth from space

Why is it important to study the chemical makeup of meteoroids?

• To understand their origin and evolution

• To enhance satellite communication

• To improve weather forecasting

• To develop new space travel technologies

Which asteroid is hypothesized to be related to the Geminids meteor shower?

• Asteroid 2005 UD

• Asteroid 3200 Phaethon

• Asteroid Bennu

• Asteroid Apophis

What is a 'rock-comet' as described in the context of the Geminids?

• A comet made entirely of rock

• A dormant comet with a thick mantle of dust

• A meteor that explodes in the atmosphere

• A type of asteroid with no ice

When is the best time to view the Geminids meteor shower according to Bill Cooke?

• During the afternoon

• Friday morning around 2 AM after moonset

• Just after sunset

• Around midnight