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What forms a crater when it hits the earth?
A large meteorite can. Also an asteroid or a comet can cause a crater.
What do you call a meteoroid that hits Earth's surface?
"A meteroid that hits earth's atmosphere becomes a meteor. When it comes to rest on the earth's surface it is then known as a meteorite."Actually, the portion of a meteor that hits the surface of the earth is called a meteorite. A meteor is the steak of light we see acrss the sky, which can be part of a comet, a meteoroid, an asteroid, or any other interplanetary debris we may see from earth. However, a meteor is the larger part that can be seen, but not the actual portion that hits the earth. (Source: Astonomy Today, 6th edition by Chassion & McMillan)
What happens to the sunlight that hits the surface of the Earth?
Sunlight that hits the Earth's surface is absorbed by the Earth. It is then reflected back.
What happens when solar wind hits the earth?
it hits the magnetic feild and is reflected
What cause Craters on Earth?
Asteroids, meteorites or comets are impactors that form impact craters on the Earth and other bodies throughout the solar system. Obviously, the Earth for instance, has to cross an impactor's orbit or vice versa. The size of the impactor hitting the Earth depends on the type of crater that can occur and also the other factors- · the velocity of the impactor · composition of the impactor · composition of the target rock · the strength and porosity of the impactor · angle of impact · gravity of the target planet For more on craters try- www.weirdwarp.com
What forms a crater when it hits the earth?
A large meteorite can. Also an asteroid or a comet can cause a crater.
Could a comet or asteroid or meteorite destroy the Earth?
Yes they all could destroy Earth depending how big it is, how big the impact is when it hits, and where it hits,but its possible. Hope this helps.
What should you do if a comet hits the earth?
Depends on how big the comet is, where the comet hits, and what religious beliefs you have.
WILL AN ASTEROID HITS THE EARTH?
Technically, if it hits the Earth it's not an "asteroid", it's a "meteorite". And yes, meteorites hit the Earth all the time.
What is a chunk of rock or dust in space that usually comes from a comet or an asteroid is?
"Meteoroid". If it actually hits the Earth's atmosphere, the streak of light will be a "meteor", and if the object survives to impact the Earth's surface then we call the remains a "meteorite".
What is the difference between a meteoroid and an asteroid?
Asteroid: elatively small, inactive body, composed of rock, carbon or metal, which is orbiting the Sun. Comet: A relatively small, sometimes active object, which is composed of dirt and ices. Comets are characterised by dust and gas tails when in proximity to the Sun. Far from the Sun it is difficult to distinguish an asteroid from a comet. Meteoroid: A small particle from an asteroid or comet orbiting he Sun. Meteor:A meteoroid that is observed as it burns up in the Earth's atmosphere - a shooting star. Meteorite: A meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and impacts the Earth's surface.A meteoroid is a meteor that hits earth and is recorded, a meteor just keeps orbiting, and orbiting the sun
What is the probability that a comet hits earth?
VERY likely.
Which is longer a meteoriod or an asteroid?
Asteroid can last up to 100 years before it hits earth.
If an asteroid hits the earth in 2014 will humans die?
Depends entirely on the impacting speed and the size of the asteroid. Generally an asteroid impact is not going to bode well for life on Earth
Will wheather change if an asteroid hits earth?
it depends on the size.
space rock that hits Earth's surface?
Meteor or asteroid
What do you call a meteoroid that hits Earth's surface?
"A meteroid that hits earth's atmosphere becomes a meteor. When it comes to rest on the earth's surface it is then known as a meteorite."Actually, the portion of a meteor that hits the surface of the earth is called a meteorite. A meteor is the steak of light we see acrss the sky, which can be part of a comet, a meteoroid, an asteroid, or any other interplanetary debris we may see from earth. However, a meteor is the larger part that can be seen, but not the actual portion that hits the earth. (Source: Astonomy Today, 6th edition by Chassion & McMillan)
