
Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Quiz

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9th - 10th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the Orionid meteor shower to occur annually in October?
The Earth's orbit crossing the path of Halley's Comet debris
The alignment of Venus and Jupiter
The presence of a full Moon
The Earth's proximity to the Sun
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are the viewing conditions for the Orionid meteor shower ideal this year?
The meteors are slower than usual
The Moon is full, providing extra light
There is no Moon to spoil the view
The shower occurs during the day
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which celestial bodies form a bright triangle in the sky during the Orionid meteor shower?
Mars, Saturn, and the Moon
Venus, Jupiter, and Sirius
The Sun, Mercury, and Venus
Orion, Taurus, and Gemini
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what speed do meteoroids from Halley's Comet enter Earth's atmosphere?
50,000 mph
148,000 mph
100,000 mph
200,000 mph
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon can occur due to the high speed of Orionid meteors?
They slow down and stop
They explode, creating fireballs
They change color
They create rainbows
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