Meteors And Meteorites

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Science - Meteors and Meteorites

Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Meteoroids are similar to but much smaller than asteroids. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 2. 

    A meteroid is a small, rocky body that revolves around the sun. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    A meteoroid that enters Earth's atmosphere and strikes the ground is called a meteorite. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    As a meteoroid falls into Earth's atmosphere, the meteoroid moves so fast that its surface melts. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    As the meteoroid burns up, it gives off an enormous amount of light and thermal energy. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 6. 

    When a meteoroid falls throught space, you see a spectacular streak of light, or a shooting star. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 7. 

    A meteor is the bright streak of light caused by a meteoroid or comet dust burning up in the atmosphere. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    At certain times of the year, you can see large numbers of meteors.  These events are called meteor showers. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 9. 

    Meteorites have the same composition. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 10. 

    There are three major types of meteorites - stony, metallic, and stony-iron meteorites. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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