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Asteroids, also known as minor planets or planetoids, are small rocky objects that orbit the sun. These fascinating celestial bodies have been capturing the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts for centuries. They range in size from a few meters to several hundred kilometers and play an important role in our solar system's history and evolution. With this quiz, you'll get to test your knowledge on these fascinating celestial objects and learn more about their characteristics, behavior, and impact on our planet. From the biggest asteroids to the closest approaches, this quiz will cover it all. So buckle up, grab your space helmet, and get ready to explore the exciting world of asteroids!
What is the most well-known asteroid in our Solar System?
Ceres
Vesta
Pallas
Hygiea
Where are most asteroids located in our Solar System?
Inner Solar System
Kuiper Belt
Asteroid Belt
Oort Cloud
What is the composition of most asteroids?
Rock and metal
Ice and rock
Water and rock
Metal and gas
How many asteroids have been discovered so far?
100,000
500,000
1,000,000
5,000,000
What is the purpose of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission?
To study an asteroid
To collect a sample from an asteroid
To deflect an asteroid
To explore a comet
What is the name of the first asteroid to be discovered?
Ceres
Vesta
Pallas
Hygiea
What is the shape of most asteroids?
Spherical
Elliptical
Irregular
Cuboidal
How are asteroids classified?
By their composition
By their size
By their shape
By their orbit
What is the name of the asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
Ceres
Vesta
Pallas
Chicxulub
What is the name of the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid?
OSIRIS-REx
Dawn
Rosetta
Hayabusa
What is the main difference between an asteroid and a comet?
Composition
Size
Shape
Orbit
What is the name of the first spacecraft to rendezvous with two asteroids?
OSIRIS-REx
Dawn
Rosetta
Hayabusa 2
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