Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
Grade 6•45 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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