ASTEROIDS Flashcards
1
Q
What are asteroids often called?
A
“minor planets”
1
Q
What are asteroids?
A
Large rocks that orbit the Sun
2
Q
Where are most asteroids found?
A
In the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter
3
Q
What is the formation of asteroids?
A
They are leftovers from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.
4
Q
What is the size of asteroids?
A
They vary greatly in size. Some are only a few meters across, while others can be hundreds of kilometers in diameter.
5
Q
What is the shape of asteroids?
A
Most asteroids are irregularly shaped, but some are nearly spherical
6
Q
What is the composition of asteroids?
A
Made up of mainly rock, metal, and sometimes water
7
Q
Where do asteroids orbit?
A
They orbit the sun in elliptical paths
