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Asteroids comets and meteors

Highlight the correct answer. 

1. Another name for asteroids is 

a. Planetoids b. Meteors 

c. Meteoroids d. Meteorites 

2. Which of the following space objects is the smallest? 

a. Asteroid 

b. Planet 

c. Comet 

d. Meteoroid 

3. An asteroid belt can be found near planet 

a. Mercury b. Venus 

c. Mars 

d. Neptune 

4. Which space object is composed of ice and space dust? 

a. Earth’s moon b. An asteroid 

c. A comet 

d. A meteoroid 

5. A non-scientific name for a meteor is 

a. A flaming star 

b. A shooting star 

c. A ball of flame 

d. A flameball 

6. A meteoroid that lands on earth it is called 

a. An impact crater 

b. A meteorite 

c. Both a. and b. above 

d. None of the above 

7. Does anyone see a meteor during the day? Explain why or why not. 

No cause it would be too bright for a meteor to show up. It would be possible if it is a MASSIVE one.

8. Describe the physical appearance of a comet.

A ball of flame heading towards earth

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