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What are asteroids?

  1. Small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun

  2. Large, gaseous planets that orbit the Sun

  3. Small, icy objects that orbit the Sun

  4. Large, rocky objects that orbit the Sun

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. They are typically found in the asteroid belt, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

What are comets?

  1. Small, icy objects that orbit the Sun

  2. Large, gaseous planets that orbit the Sun

  3. Small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun

  4. Large, rocky objects that orbit the Sun

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comets are small, icy objects that orbit the Sun. They are typically found in the Kuiper Belt, which is located beyond the orbit of Neptune.

What are meteors?

  1. Small pieces of rock or metal that enter the Earth's atmosphere

  2. Large, gaseous planets that orbit the Sun

  3. Small, icy objects that orbit the Sun

  4. Large, rocky objects that orbit the Sun

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meteors are small pieces of rock or metal that enter the Earth's atmosphere. They are typically caused by the breakup of asteroids or comets.

What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

  1. Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy

  2. Asteroids are larger than comets

  3. Asteroids are found in the asteroid belt, while comets are found in the Kuiper Belt

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy. Asteroids are typically larger than comets. Asteroids are found in the asteroid belt, while comets are found in the Kuiper Belt.

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

  1. A meteor is a small piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a larger piece of rock or metal that reaches the Earth's surface

  2. A meteor is a larger piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a smaller piece of rock or metal that reaches the Earth's surface

  3. A meteor is a small piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a larger piece of rock or metal that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere

  4. A meteor is a larger piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a smaller piece of rock or metal that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A meteor is a small piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere. A meteorite is a larger piece of rock or metal that reaches the Earth's surface.

What is the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt?

  1. Ceres

  2. Vesta

  3. Pallas

  4. Hygiea

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceres is the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt. It is about 950 kilometers in diameter.

What is the most famous comet?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9

  4. Hyakutake

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Halley's Comet is the most famous comet. It is visible from Earth every 76 years.

What is the largest meteor shower?

  1. The Perseids

  2. The Leonids

  3. The Geminids

  4. The Quadrantids

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseids is the largest meteor shower. It occurs every year in August.

What is the Tunguska event?

  1. A large explosion that occurred in Siberia in 1908

  2. A large earthquake that occurred in Japan in 2011

  3. A large tsunami that occurred in Indonesia in 2004

  4. A large volcanic eruption that occurred in Iceland in 2010

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tunguska event was a large explosion that occurred in Siberia in 1908. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

What is the Chelyabinsk meteor?

  1. A large meteor that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013

  2. A large comet that passed close to Earth in 2013

  3. A large asteroid that passed close to Earth in 2013

  4. A large meteor shower that occurred in 2013

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chelyabinsk meteor was a large meteor that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013. The explosion caused widespread damage and injuries.

What is the Chicxulub crater?

  1. A large impact crater located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico

  2. A large impact crater located in Siberia

  3. A large impact crater located in Africa

  4. A large impact crater located in Australia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chicxulub crater is a large impact crater located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It is believed to have been caused by the impact of an asteroid or comet that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

What is the threat of asteroids and comets to Earth?

  1. Asteroids and comets can collide with Earth and cause widespread damage

  2. Asteroids and comets can release harmful gases into the atmosphere

  3. Asteroids and comets can cause earthquakes and tsunamis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asteroids and comets can collide with Earth and cause widespread damage. They can also release harmful gases into the atmosphere and cause earthquakes and tsunamis.

What are we doing to protect Earth from asteroids and comets?

  1. We are developing technologies to detect and track asteroids and comets

  2. We are developing technologies to deflect asteroids and comets away from Earth

  3. We are developing technologies to evacuate people from areas that are at risk of being hit by asteroids or comets

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We are developing technologies to detect and track asteroids and comets. We are also developing technologies to deflect asteroids and comets away from Earth. We are also developing technologies to evacuate people from areas that are at risk of being hit by asteroids or comets.

What can you do to help protect Earth from asteroids and comets?

  1. Learn about asteroids and comets

  2. Support organizations that are working to protect Earth from asteroids and comets

  3. Be prepared for an asteroid or comet impact

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

You can help protect Earth from asteroids and comets by learning about them, supporting organizations that are working to protect Earth from them, and being prepared for an asteroid or comet impact.

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