Meteoroids and the Craters They Make
This activity investigates the formation of craters. You'll see how the size, angle, and speed of a meteorite's impact affects the properties of craters
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Meteoroids.
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The term meteor comes from the Greek meteoron, meaning phenomenon in the sky
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The very first thing we will discuss is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite.
dustbunny.com/afk/skywonders/meteorshow... Meteoroids Information
A meteoroid is a piece of stony or metallic debris which travels in outer space. Meteoroids travel around the Sun in a variety of orbits and at various speeds.
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Video for kids about meteors, meterorite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4QrnC9vLs8
Meteor Showers: Zoom Astronomy
A meteor shower is a phenomenon in which many meteors fall through the atmosphere in a relatively short time and in approximately parallel trajectories. A very intense meteor shower is called a meteor storm.
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