Meteors are rocks from outer space that burn up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere, creating a streak of light in the sky.

MCQs

1. What happens to a meteor when it hits the Earth’s surface?

A) It disappears
B) It becomes a meteorite
C) It turns into a star
D) It goes back to space

 

2. Where do meteors come from?

A) The ocean
B) The Earth’s core
C) Outer space
D) The atmosphere

 

3. What is the bright trail that a meteor leaves in the sky known as?

A) Rainbow
B) Comet tail
C) Meteorite path
D) Meteor trail

 

4. What are most meteors made of?

A) Plastic
B.)Rock and metal
C) Water and ice
D) Lava

 

Fill in The Blanks

Choose From These Words: atmosphere, light, meteorite, air.

1. Meteors are pieces of rock and metal that enter Earth’s ___________ from space.

 

2. Meteors are often called shooting stars because they leave a streak of ___________ as they burn up.

 

3. If a meteor survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is called a ___________.

 

4. Meteors burn up due to friction with the ___________ in the atmosphere.

 

True / False

1. Meteors are pieces of rock or metal that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. (True / False)

 

2. If a meteor lands on the ground, it is called a meteoroid. (True / False)

 

3. Meteorites can be made of different materials such as rock, metal, or a mixture of both. (True / False)

 

4. Meteors and meteorites are the same thing. (True / False)

 

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