In Lesson 6 we turn to the solar system’s tiniest, and perhaps most important de

In Lesson 6 we turn to the solar system’s tiniest, and perhaps most important denizens; asteroids, comets, and solar system debris. These remnants of the formation of the Sun and planets continue to this day to affect the evolution of the solar system including life on Earth. There are several distinct categories these small solar system building blocks fall into. Here we want to focus on comets and asteroids. What are the differences in composition and location of comets as opposed to asteroids? What’s the difference between an asteroid, a meteor, and a meteorite? Give an example of each and discuss where each is most likely to have originated from.

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