Meteor Phenomena Quiz

What is a shooting star actually known as in scientific terms?

• Meteor

• Satellite

• Comet

• Asteroid

What is the primary force that causes a meteor to glow as it enters Earth's atmosphere?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Ram pressure

• Magnetic field

At what speed does a meteoroid typically enter Earth's atmosphere?

• 30 kilometers per second

• 20 kilometers per second

• 11 kilometers per second

• 5 kilometers per second

What happens to most meteors after a few seconds in the atmosphere?

• They bounce back into space

• They completely burn up

• They reach the ground

• They explode in mid-air

What is a meteor called once it reaches the Earth's surface?

• Satellite

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Comet