random facts
why are meteorites different from meteors and meteoroids
meteorites are rocks that hit the ground after getting through the planets atmosphere
how many main types of meteorites are there
3
what are meteoroids attracted to
earths mass
do meteors get hot or cold
hot
what do asteroids create when they fall onto the ground
craters
how long ago did meteorites start forming
over 4 billion
true or false there are only 2 subtypes of meteorites
false
are meteoroids and asteroids the same thing
yes
true or false some meteorites are older than the earth
true
where did the meteorite in islas video explode over
russia
how much does the largest meteorite discovered weigh
over 54,000 kgs
how are they classified into different types of meteorites
by their composition (what they're made of)
what is a meteor
rocks in a planets atmosphere burning up at high speeds
is it rare for meteorites to cause severe impacts/craters
yes
where are most of the meteorites found on earth discovered
antarctica
how hot can meteors get in celsius
1,800 degrees
what do pallasites have incased in them
crystals
what is a meteor shower
when meteoritic materials falls onto earth
what is the largest meteorite discovered called ?
hoba meteorite
how many tons of meteoritic material do scientists predict falls on earth everyday
48.5tons
what comes back through the rock and makes the impact crater bigger ?
the shockwave
what are the main types of meteorites
stony, iron, and stony iron
what is a shooting star
meteorites when they become so hot they leave a trail of debris
what planet is a fireball brighter than
venus
what gets sent up in the air when a meteorite lands?
ejecta, melt or vapour