Question

practice it!
drag and drop each object to its correct description.
object one: gray, rocky object that struck the ground several miles from the observatory
object two: a distant object that appears to be an icy chunk beyond neptune; looks like it may have come from the
kuiper belt
object three: a small object that left a light streak as it entered earths atmosphere; it disintegrated before hitting earth
object four: an object that is orbiting the sun at a distance between mars and jupiter; has a small object orbiting it
comet
meteorite
meteor
asteroid

Explanation:

Object One:

A gray, rocky object that struck the ground several miles from the observatory is a meteorite. When a meteoroid survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and hits the ground, it is called a meteorite.

Object Two:

A distant object that appears to be an icy chunk beyond Neptune; looks like it may have come from the Kuiper belt is a comet. Comets are often composed of ice and dust and many originate from the Kuiper belt.

Object Three:

A small object that left a light streak as it entered Earth's atmosphere; it disintegrated before hitting Earth is a meteor. When a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a light streak, it is called a meteor.

Object Four:

An object that is orbiting the Sun at a distance between Mars and Jupiter; has a small object orbiting it is an asteroid. Most asteroids are found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Answer:

Object One: meteorite
Object Two: comet
Object Three: meteor
Object Four: asteroid