random facts
types of meteorites
what is a meteorite ?
random facts
craters
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why are meteorites different from meteors and meteoroids 

meteorites are rocks that hit the ground after getting through the planets atmosphere 

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how many main types of meteorites are there

3

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what are meteoroids attracted to

earths mass

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do meteors get hot or cold 

hot

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what do asteroids create when they fall onto the ground 

craters

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how long ago did meteorites start forming

over 4 billion

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true or false there are only 2 subtypes of meteorites

false 

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are meteoroids and asteroids the same thing

yes

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true or false some meteorites are older than the earth

true

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where did the meteorite in islas video explode over

russia

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how much does the largest meteorite discovered weigh 

over 54,000 kgs

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how are they classified into different types of meteorites

by their composition (what they're made of)

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what is a meteor 

rocks in a planets atmosphere burning up at high speeds

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is it rare for meteorites to cause severe impacts/craters

yes

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where are most of the meteorites found on earth discovered

antarctica 

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how hot can meteors get in celsius

1,800 degrees

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what do pallasites have incased in them

crystals

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what is a meteor shower

when meteoritic materials falls onto earth

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what is the largest meteorite discovered called ?

hoba meteorite

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how many tons of meteoritic material do scientists predict falls on earth everyday  

48.5tons

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what comes back through the rock and makes the impact crater bigger ?

the shockwave

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what are the main types of meteorites

stony, iron, and stony iron

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what is a shooting star

meteorites when they become so hot they leave a trail of debris 

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what planet is a fireball brighter than

venus

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what gets sent up in the air when a meteorite lands?

ejecta, melt or vapour