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Why does the moon have moon rock?
The moon's surface is covered in rocks because of the impacts of asteroids and cosmic debris over billions of years. These impacts have caused rocks from the moon's interior to be brought to the surface, creating a layer of moon rocks across its surface.
Where do the Suns rays hit Earths surface nearly at right angles?
The Sun's rays can hit Earth's surface at a right angle to the surface, depending on the season, anywhere between the tropics (i.e., between 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south), at noon, when the Sun is highest in the sky.
When do rocks hit he moon?
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What is a rock from space that strikes earths surface?
A rock from space that strikes Earth's surface is called a meteorite. When a meteoroid (a small rocky or metallic body) enters Earth's atmosphere and survives the journey to impact the surface, it is termed a meteorite.
What would happen if you dropped two rocks simultaneously on the moon?
Both rocks would fall at the same acceleration due to gravity, reaching the lunar surface at the same time. The lack of atmosphere on the moon would eliminate air resistance, causing both rocks to fall with equal speeds.
Which term specifically describes small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through the Earths atmosphere and hit its surface?
Meteoroids are small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through Earth's atmosphere and hit its surface.
What burns up before they hit earths surface?
Meteors!
What is a meteoroid that reaches earths surface with out burning up?
a meteor that hit Earth without burning up in the mesosphere is called meteoroid
What burns up before it hit the earths surface meteor or asteroid?
A meteor.
What wind erosion called causes sand grains to pit and polish rocks when the grains hit them?
This type of wind erosion is called abrasion. It occurs when sand grains carried by the wind hit and scrape against rocks, wearing them down and creating a polished surface.
What are rocks that hit the earth?
meteorites are rocks that hit the earth meteors have not
What are Stones that enter the earth's atmosphere?
Meteoroids. Meteorites are stones that hit the surface and meteors are just rocks in space.
Why does the moon have moon rock?
The moon's surface is covered in rocks because of the impacts of asteroids and cosmic debris over billions of years. These impacts have caused rocks from the moon's interior to be brought to the surface, creating a layer of moon rocks across its surface.
What did comet collisions add to earths surface?
Can comets hit the Earth's surface? Yes but they would have to be above a certain size so as not to burn up high in our atmosphere. You shouldn't worry though ...
Is an object from space that hit the earth's surface?
If the object actually makes it to the Earths surface it is called a Meteorite. It does not matter if its man made or from outer space. I know they say a satellite has crashed to earth etc but its is still a meteorite. But the definition of meteorite is an object that has come from space and actually impacted with the planet.
Where do the Suns rays hit Earths surface nearly at right angles?
The Sun's rays can hit Earth's surface at a right angle to the surface, depending on the season, anywhere between the tropics (i.e., between 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south), at noon, when the Sun is highest in the sky.
What is the name of an object from space that has hit the earth's surface?
It is called a meteorite
