Why aren’t asteroids spherically shaped?

Their gravitational force is not strong enough

What are asteroids made of?

Rock and metal

Where do comets spend most of their time?

The Oort cloud

A “shooting star” is more accurately called what?

Meteor

What is the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites?

Location

What differentiates asteroids from dwarf planets?

Shape

What was likely the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs?

A large asteroid or comet striking the Earth

Why does the Moon have more visible craters than Earth?

The Moon lacks an atmosphere to burn up incoming meteors

Which objects has the most elliptical orbit?

Comets

How many tails do comets have?

Two

What is the location of a meteoroid?

Space

What is the location of a meteor?

Earth

What is the location of a meteorite?

Atmosphere