Definitions
What do we call metallic, rocky objects in space that orbit the sun?
Asteroids
Why do asteroids burn up in earth's atmosphere?
Friction creates heat
What do comets and asteroids have in common with the planets?
They all orbit the sun.
What do we call large collections of ice, dust, and rocky particles?
Comets
What do comets and asteroids have in common with each other?
They orbit the earth
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Mars and Jupiter
What do we call meteoroids when they are producing a streak of light in the sky?
Meteor
What do asteroids and meteoroids have in common?
They are both made from rocks. "roids"
Where is the Kuiper Belt located?
Past the orbit of Neptune
What do we called a meteoroid that has crashed into earth?
A meteorite
Why do comets form tails?
The sun melts the ice
What do asteroids, meteors, and the inner planets all have in common?
They're made of rock and metal.
What do we call the inner "head" portion of a comet?
a nucleus
What are the two tails of a comet made of?
Where are comets found?
in the Oort Cloud