Question
Which terms describe space objects that are small chunks of rock and debris that are smaller than 1 km? Select three options
meteoroids
asteroids
meteors
meteorites
comets
meteoroids
asteroids
meteors
meteorites
comets
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The terms that describe space objects that are small chunks of rock and debris smaller than 1 km are:
1. Meteoroids
2. Asteroids (though asteroids can also be larger than 1 km, the term is sometimes used in a broader sense)
3. Meteorites (specifically when they are remnants that have landed on Earth after being meteoroids)
However, for objects specifically defined as smaller than 1 km, "meteoroids" is the primary correct term. Asteroids are typically larger, and though meteorites are the remnants that land on Earth, they originate from meteoroids.
So, in a strict context focusing on size, the three relevant terms would be:
- Meteoroids
- Asteroids (acknowledging they can be larger)
- Meteorites (considering they are from meteoroids but are after they have landed)
For clarity, the best singular choice is "meteoroids."
1. Meteoroids
2. Asteroids (though asteroids can also be larger than 1 km, the term is sometimes used in a broader sense)
3. Meteorites (specifically when they are remnants that have landed on Earth after being meteoroids)
However, for objects specifically defined as smaller than 1 km, "meteoroids" is the primary correct term. Asteroids are typically larger, and though meteorites are the remnants that land on Earth, they originate from meteoroids.
So, in a strict context focusing on size, the three relevant terms would be:
- Meteoroids
- Asteroids (acknowledging they can be larger)
- Meteorites (considering they are from meteoroids but are after they have landed)
For clarity, the best singular choice is "meteoroids."