Meteors Flashcards
1
Q
Meteoroid
A
interplanetary debris that is still in space.
Space rock
2
Q
Meteor
A
The streak of light that a METEROID makes when it is falling from the sky.
“Shooting star”
burns up and forms the light
3
Q
Meteorite
A
space rock on the ground (Earth) they survive the
4
Q
Why do meteor heat up when falling from the atmosphere?
A
atmosphere interaction. NOT FRICTION
5
Q
What is the light you see when a meteor is falling?
A
hot gasses and melted stuff
6
Q
When are meteors viewed best?
A
after midnight
7
Q
Do meteor showers produce meteorites?
A
Meteor showers don’t typically produce meteorites
8
Q
which is brighter, fireball or meteor?
A
Fireball
