Space Rock
What was the length of the space rock?
55 feet
How many people lived in the busy city?
1.1 million people
What happened to the people when the fireball hit Chelyabinsk?
People were knocked to the ground.
Is a shooting star really a star?
No, it is a meteor.
Who was the farmer that was knocked over in Russia in 1908 by a meteor?
S.B. Semenov
What is a space rock also called?
A meteor
Where did the meteor land?
In a frozen lake, in Chelyabinsk.
How many people were injured?
1,500 people
What does a meteor produce when it burns up in Earth's atmosphere?
A stream of light.
How many miles away was the farmer from where the actual space rock hit?
40 miles
What is a meteoroid?
A space rock
In what country is Chelyabinsk located?
Russia
What happened to the homes and buildings in Chelyabinsk when the fireball hit?
Walls collapsed, windows shattered and sharp pieces of glass fly into homes.
How many rocks does our solar system contain?
Millions of rocks.
How many trees were knocked down in 1908 from the meteor?
80 million
When did the space rock hit Chelyabinsk?
February 15, 2013
What kind of day was it in Chelyabinsk when the huge fireball exploded above the city?
A normal day.
Was anyone in Chelyabinsk seriously hurt?
no one was seriously injured
What is a meteor called that is large and bright?
A fireball.
Was the Tunguska meteor, or the Chelyabinsk meteor larger?
The Tunguska meteor was much larger.
How much did the meteor weigh?
1,400 pounds
What year did a meteor cause damage in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
2013
What new hobby did many people begin?
Hunting for meteorites.
What is it called when the rocks move around the sun in circles?
An orbit.
Do these types of events happen often?
No, they are rare.