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Meteoroids are mostly very small items, some as small as pieces of dust. Asteroids are larger, but are the remnants of the formation of some of the planets and their moons. Comets also have a lot of dirt and dust trailing from them. So all of these things are debris of one sort or another.
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What is the debris that orbits around the inner and outer planets called?
There is a collection of asteroids between the orbits of mars and Jupiter, known as the asteroid belt.
What are the differences between differentiated and undifferentiated asteroids?
asteroids which have some kind of difference are known as differentiated asteroids and vice versa
Asteroids are also known as...?
planetoids.
Where do asteroids live at?
Most asteroids are located within the asteroid belt which is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are also known as planetoids or minor planets.
What is the name for a band of asteroids?
Some asteroids are considered associated and are called "groups." Most asteroids are not part of groups but are in a "belt" positioned between Mars and Jupiter. Certain zones of gravitional equilibrium can capture asteroids. These zones are known as LaGrange Points. Jupiter, having the most powerful planetary gravity, has several groups at these points. Two of them, because the individual asteroids in them are named after heroes in the Trojan War, are known as "Trojan asteroids." One group is the "Trojan" group and another is the "Greek" group, even though there's an important Trojan in the Greeks and an important Greek with the Trojans.
What is the debris that orbits around the inner and outer planets called?
There is a collection of asteroids between the orbits of mars and Jupiter, known as the asteroid belt.
Which asteroids and comets are on Mercury?
There are no known asteroids or comets that have impacted Mercury.
What is meteoried made of?
A meteorite is a piece of debris of varying sizes. It originates from asteroids or comets. When it enters the atmosphere various interactions cause it to heat up and radiate that energy which then forms a fireball. This is known as a meteor.
What are the differences between differentiated and undifferentiated asteroids?
asteroids which have some kind of difference are known as differentiated asteroids and vice versa
What are the group of asteroids that may occasionally cross earth?
Asteroids that occasionally cross the orbit of Earth are known as Near Earth Asteroids. Asteroids that both cross the orbit of the Earth and are large enough to pose a significant threat in the event of an impact are known as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.
Asteroids are also known as...?
planetoids.
Are asteroids known as minor planets?
Yes.
What is planetoid known as?
The planetoids are also known as planetesimals, as well as asteroids.
Where do asteroids live at?
Most asteroids are located within the asteroid belt which is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are also known as planetoids or minor planets.
What is also known as planetoids?
The planetoids are also known as planetesimals, as well as asteroids.
Are asteroids known as planetoids?
yes because they have an orbit
What is the asteroid belt best known for?
It's asteroids, of course!
