Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the only difference between an asteroid and a meteoroid

  1. Size

  2. Shape

  3. Color

  4. Composition
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Explanation

Asteroids and meteoroids are both small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun. The main difference between them is size - asteroids are larger (typically over 1 meter in diameter), while meteoroids are smaller. Both can become meteors (shooting stars) if they enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up.

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