1. Why would more meteorites be available on the glacier
ice of Antarctica than other places in the world?
2. Inspect images of the lunar
and Martian surfaces below. Many of the small craters were caused
by meteorite impacts (some may be volcanic craters). Why are there
so many more craters on the Moon and Mars compared to the Earth?
List at least 2 reasons.
3. Define the three types of meteorites
and their major sub-types.
4. Give three scientific
reasons that will calm people's fear of a large asteroid impact
with Earth.
5.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions About Meteorites page at the
University of Arkansas: http://www.uark.edu/depts/cosmo/metfaqs.htm
and Exploring
Meteorite Mysteries
- a NASA site, and maybe http://www.meteorite.com
. Write a paragraph describing how one differentiates between
meteorites and "meteowrongs." Include descriptions
of objects that are often mistaken for meteorites.
6. Go outside after dark and watch
the sky for a specified length of time, say 30 minutes or one hour.
Count the number of "falling stars." Give the number
as a ratio, x/minute, or x/hour, the location you made your observation,
the date and time.
