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When asteroids colide pieces of rock or metal fall of what are these called?
When asteroids collide, the pieces of rock or metal that break off are called "fragments" or "debris." Specifically, if these fragments are large enough to survive their journey through the atmosphere and land on Earth, they are referred to as "meteorites." Smaller pieces that burn up upon entering the atmosphere are known as "meteoroids."
What is large rock fragments that can be as large as a bus?
it is true
Facts about the asteroid belt?
-made of rock fragments-left from our solar system-between mars and jupiter-most asteroids are in here-metorsare formed from it
What is the name of the rock with angular fragments?
Large angular rock fragments describes an agglomerate. This usually happens in volcanic vents.
What is Eris's surface?
Nobody knows for sure but it is most likely just a large rock made of the same elements as most asteroids
What is a sedimentation rock composed of large chunks?
A sedimentary rock composed of large chunks is called a conglomerate. It is formed from the consolidation and lithification of rounded gravel and pebble-sized rock fragments. These rock fragments are held together by a matrix of sand, silt, or clay.
Is it true a asteroid can be as big as sand grains?
There are sand-sized rock fragments in the solar system, but when they get to that size they are not considered asteroids. They are called meteoroids.
What is the name of large lumps of rock that orbit the sun?
Large lumps of rock that orbit the sun could refer to planets, asteroids, meteors.
What are large rock chunks broken from a planet that orbits the sun?
Asteroids are large rock chunks broken from a planet that orbits the sun. They vary in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter.
Is there a rock classification of asteroids?
Im not quite sure if there is a classification for asteroids, but most asteroids are made up of Iron and some have Nickel
Is an asteroid a rock?
Most asteroids are rocky, but some are metallic.
What are large rocks that go around the sun?
Large rocks that orbit the sun are known as asteroids. They are made up of rock and metal, and most of them reside in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Some asteroids can also be found throughout the solar system.
