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What is the mean density of a meteor?

They're probably all slightly different, but the various classes of meteorites will have different densities. Most of them are stony meteorites, but a few are metallic, and some are chondrites.


Are all meteorites attracted to magnet?

No, not all meteorites are attracted to magnets. Some meteorites contain iron and nickel, which are magnetic and will be attracted to magnets. However, other meteorites may not contain these elements and will not be attracted to magnets.


How many syllables are in the word meteorites?

There are four syllables in the word meteorites. Me-te-or-ites.


How often do meteorites land on earth?

Approximately 17,000 meteorites fall to Earth each year, although most are small and go unnoticed. Only a few larger meteorite falls are observed annually.


What are the three types of asteroids?

A meteoroid which reaches the ground is called a meteorite. A small number of meteorites have been found which scientists believe originated on the Moon or Mars. The composition of meteorites gives us valuable information about the universe. Meteorites typically fall into one of five categories.IronsThese meteorites are made of a crystalline iron-nickel alloy that resembles the outer core of the earth. Similar in structure to some asteroids (type M), 5.7% of meteorites are irons.Stony-IronsThese meteorites are mixtures of iron-nickel alloy and non-metallic mineral matter. Scientists believe they are like the material which would be found where the Earth's core meets the mantle. 1.5% of meteorite falls are stony irons.Stony MeteoritesThere are three subclasses of stony meteorites:Chondrites: These meteorites are the most numerous, comprising 85.7% of all meteorites found. They are characterized by chondrules: small (average diameter of 1 millimeter) spheres of formerly melted minerals that have melded with other minerals to form a solid rock. Chondrites are believed to be among the oldest rocks in the solar system and are similar in composition to the mantles and crusts of earth and the other terrestrial planets.Carbonaceous Chondrites: These meteorites are very rare and contain elemental carbon, the basic building block for life on earth.Achondrites: Stony meteorites without chondrules, representing about 7.1% of meteorites. Scientists believe that some of these meteorites originate on the surface of the Moon or Mars.From http://www.odec.ca/projects/2006/jauc6s2/kinds.htm

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A country music video from 90´s with falling meteorites


Where did meteorites landed?

Everywhere, all over the entire Earth. Of course, most meteorites are pretty small; pebble sized, not much longer. Big meteorites are pretty rare.


What are the kinds of meteorites?

Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.


What are the three major types of Meteorites?

Stony meteorites, iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites.


What are three major types of meteorites?

Stony meteorites, iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites.


All meteorites collected on Earth come from asteroids or comets?

Most meteorites come from asteroids, which are rocky bodies orbiting the sun. Some meteorites could also come from comets, which are icy bodies. Both asteroids and comets can collide with Earth, resulting in meteorites.


Do more meteorites fall in antarctica?

No. Meteorites fall at the same rate over all places on Earth. However, meteorites are easier to find in Antarctica as they are easy to spot on top of the ice sheet. In most other places meteorites don't stand out much and are easily mistaken for ordinary rocks.


What is the density of a meteorites?

It depends on the composition, iron is the most common, and is the heaviest.


What type of rock is mostly in Martian meteorites?

The most common type of rock found in Martian meteorites is basalt. These meteorites are believed to originate from volcanic activity on Mars, which produced basalts similar to those found on Earth. Scientists study these meteorites to learn more about the geological history and composition of Mars.


Is a meteorite always magnetic?

No, not all meteorites are magnetic. Only a subset of meteorites called iron meteorites are typically magnetic due to the presence of iron-nickel alloys. Other types of meteorites, such as stony or stony-iron meteorites, are not magnetic.


What are the 3 main group classifications of meteorites?

There are 3 main classifications of meteorites; Stony-iron meteorites, Iron meteorites and Stony meteorites. Stony-iron meteorites are mainly composed of meteoric iron which can be also found in Iron meteorites, Iron meteorites commonly contains iron nickel alloy and the Stony meteorites are the meteorites consists of silicate.


What are the 3 types of meteorite?

Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.