Asteroid Impact and Detection Quiz

What was the estimated energy released by asteroid 2014 AA when it exploded over the Atlantic Ocean?

• 2000 tons of TNT

• 100 tons of TNT

• 500 tons of TNT

• 1000 tons of TNT

Which organization discovered asteroid 2014 AA?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• European Space Agency

• Catalina Sky Survey

• NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

What makes the detection of asteroid 2014 AA before impact significant?

• It was the first asteroid to hit the ocean.

• It was the first asteroid detected before impact.

• It was only the second time an asteroid was detected before impact.

• It was the largest asteroid ever detected.

What technology was used to pinpoint the impact location of 2014 AA?

• Seismic activity monitors

• Radar imaging

• Infrasound sensors

• Satellite tracking

What is the main goal of NASA's Near-Earth Object Program?

• To study the moon's surface

• To monitor solar flares

• To detect hazardous asteroids before they hit Earth

• To explore new planets