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An asteroid is space debris made up of rock and metal and can range drastically in size. When an asteroid makes a collision course for Earth, it is called a meteor. A meteor that manages to hit the Earth is called a meteorite.
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What is a rock from space that hits earth called?
asteroid
Which is longer a meteoriod or an asteroid?
Asteroid can last up to 100 years before it hits earth.
Will wheather change if an asteroid hits earth?
it depends on the size.
Which word best describes an asteroid once it hits earth?
crushed
What is an asteroid called when it is burning up in the earth's atmosphere?
A metiorite. I believe what you're talking about is a meteoroid, not an asteroid. An asteroid is rather large, revolves around the sun, and when one hits the Earth, and a few have, it is disastrous. A meteoroid, on the other hand, is much smaller and when it hits the Earth's atmosphere and burns up (due to the friction of the atmosphere) it is called a meteor. After it reaches the Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. http://dictionary.infoplease.com/meteor merci, have a good day.
What is a rock from space that hits earth called?
asteroid
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.
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
space rock that hits Earth's surface?
Meteor or asteroid
Will wheather change if an asteroid hits earth?
it depends on the size.
What is an object that crashes into Earth called?
asteroid
Which word best describes an asteroid once it hits earth?
crushed
What is an asteroid called when it is burning up in the earth's atmosphere?
A metiorite. I believe what you're talking about is a meteoroid, not an asteroid. An asteroid is rather large, revolves around the sun, and when one hits the Earth, and a few have, it is disastrous. A meteoroid, on the other hand, is much smaller and when it hits the Earth's atmosphere and burns up (due to the friction of the atmosphere) it is called a meteor. After it reaches the Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. http://dictionary.infoplease.com/meteor merci, have a good day.
What effects does a asteroid make when it hits the earth?
ey big back!
What are the dangers of asteroid if it hits earth?
If its big enough... It can kill a lot of people
What happens when a comet or an asteroid hits earth?
You usually get a crater, with surrounding damage.
