Why aren’t asteroids spherically shaped?
Their gravitational force is not strong enough
What are asteroids made of?
Rock and metal
Where do comets spend most of their time?
The Oort cloud
A “shooting star” is more accurately called what?
Meteor
What is the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites?
Location
What differentiates asteroids from dwarf planets?
Shape
What was likely the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs?
A large asteroid or comet striking the Earth
Why does the Moon have more visible craters than Earth?
The Moon lacks an atmosphere to burn up incoming meteors
Which objects has the most elliptical orbit?
Comets
How many tails do comets have?
Two
What is the location of a meteoroid?
Space
What is the location of a meteor?
Earth
What is the location of a meteorite?
Atmosphere