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What are meteors also called?
Shooting stars
Meteors are usually larger than apples. T/F
False
Why do people call meteors “shooting stars”?
Because they look as bright as stars in the night sky
Are large meteors common?
No
When did a meteor explode above the city of Chelyabinsk?
2013
The Chelyabinsk meteor exploded above which country?
Russia
The Chelyabinsk explosion was more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. T/F
True
Why was the Chelyabinsk explosion not as devastating as the Hiroshima bomb?
Because it exploded much further from the ground
What earlier event did scientists compare the Chelyabinsk meteor to?
The Tunguska Event
The Tunguska Event was smaller than the Chelyabinsk explosion. T/F
False
