Impact Cratering
Comets are Comets and Asteroids are Asteroids
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.
Many cultures have superstitious beliefs about comets and asteroids. The Philippines do not seem to share superstitions of comets and asteroids.
Comets!
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
Comets are Comets and Asteroids are Asteroids
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.
Asteroids and Comets
There are no known asteroids or comets that have impacted Mercury.
Many cultures have superstitious beliefs about comets and asteroids. The Philippines do not seem to share superstitions of comets and asteroids.
Comets!
Comets
No. Comets orbit the sun.
asteroids belt
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
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no, only comets develop glowing tails.Fun Fact:some scientists called comets "dirty snowballs"