Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can describe the differences between asteroids, comets, and meteors in terms of their composition and location.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Describe the composition of a comet and where comets are typically found in the solar system.

2. Explain the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite.

3. Where are most asteroids located, and what is the range of their sizes?

...and 4 more questions

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