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Delve into the fascinating world of comets and asteroids with our interactive GPS scavenger hunts. Discover how these cosmic travellers originate, what distinguishes them and what role they play in our solar system. From icy comet tails to asteroid belts - learn all about these mysterious celestial bodies.

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

Can humans land on an asteroid?
Yes, robots have been there No, they are too slippery No, they are too hot No, monsters live there
Where do most asteroids fly around?
Between Mars and Jupiter In the garden In the kitchen In the pool
What colour is the tail of a comet often?
White or blue Pink only Black only Yellow only
What colour do asteroids usually have?
Grey or brown Always pink Always purple Rainbow colours
What happens to the ice in a comet?
It melts and becomes gas It will be chocolate It will be a fish It is going to sing
Which animal looks like how a comet moves?
A running dog with a long tail A sleeping bear A sitting cat A slow turtle
What's in a comet besides ice?
Fabric and small stones Candy Small fish Crayons
How many tails does a comet have?
One or two Ten One hundred None
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What do we call a group of asteroids?
An asteroid belt A star cluster A space family A planetary club
What is special about the asteroid Vesta?
He is very bright He is purple He has rings He sings songs
Can we travel to an asteroid?
Yes, with a spaceship No, that is impossible Only by plane On foot only
What colour does a comet's tail have?
White or blue-green Always red Always black All colours of the rainbow
Are asteroids dangerous to Earth?
Usually not, but sometimes Always dangerous Never dangerous Mondays only
What do comets mainly consist of?
Ice and dust Water only Stone only Metal only
What did people used to think of comets?
That they were magical signs That they were spaceships That it was a toy That they were planes
What is the difference between a meteorite and an asteroid?
A meteorite fell to earth A meteorite is bigger A meteorite is lighter There is no difference
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What makes a comet's tail visible?
The light of the sun Comet's own light Light of the moon Lightning
What do we call an asteroid that has fallen to Earth?
A meteorite A space stone A cometary remnant A star rock
Are there also asteroids that come very close to Earth?
Yes, they are called 'near-Earth asteroids' No, they always stay far away Only in winter Only when it rains
Approximately how big is the smallest asteroid?
As big as a marble As big as a house As big as a tree As big as a car
What is the name of the zone with many asteroids?
Asteroid belt Star Cloud Planetary circle Solar circle
What is a comet mainly made of?
Ice and dust Wood and leaves Metal and plastic Water and sand
What happens to a meteorite?
He falls to earth He is going to the moon He will become a star He disappears into the water
How often does the famous comet Halley pass by Earth?
Every 76 years Every 10 years Every year Every 100 years
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Where did asteroids get their name?
From the Greek word for 'star-shaped' From the first discoverer named Asteroid From the Latin word for 'fast' From the English word for 'space stone'
What is the shape of the orbit of most asteroids?
Round or elliptical Square Triangular Zigzag
What probably happened to dinosaurs because of an asteroid?
They died out They got bigger They were given wings They went underground to live
What is the fastest way to distinguish a comet from a star?
Comets move slowly between stars Comets are always bigger than stars Comets are always blue in colour Comets always blink
What is a meteor swarm?
Many meteors falling at once A group of astronauts in space A cloud of water vapour A group of aircraft
How did craters on the moon probably form?
Due to asteroid impacts By volcanoes Through wind and rain Due to earthquakes
What does the nucleus of a comet mainly consist of?
Frozen water, dust and rocks Iron and nickel only Glowing lava Pure diamond
What is a piece of space rock called when it falls to earth?
A meteorite A comet An asteroid A planet
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What was special about comet ISON in 2013?
He burned completely as he approached the sun He had three tails It was the brightest comet ever observed He moved backwards in his orbit
Which spectral class of asteroids are the most carbon-rich?
C-type S-type M-type V-type
Which Japanese mission successfully brought back samples from asteroid Ryugu?
Hayabusa2 Hayabusa Akatsuki BepiColombo
What is the name of the hypothetical cloud of comets at the edge of our solar system?
Oort-cloud Kuiper belt Scattered disk Heliopause
What force causes the direction of comet tails?
Solar wind Gravity of Jupiter Magnetic field of the comet Centrifugal force
Which comet causes the annual Perseids meteor shower?
Swift-Tuttle Halley Temple-Tuttle Encke
What is the name of the first asteroid that turned out to have a moon of its own?
Ida Gaspra Mathilde Eros
What is the composition of type M asteroids?
Mainly iron and nickel Mainly silicates Mainly carbon Mainly ice cream
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