Question

difference between asteroids and meteoroids​

Answer 1

Asteroid Meteoroid

Asteroids are minor planets. Meteorites are falling stars.

The orbital shape is elliptical and orbits the Sun The orbital shape is elliptical and orbits the Sun but, get pulled into larger bodies.

Believed to be a leftover from the planet Believed to be a smaller disintegrated element of comet or asteroid.

Do not have an atmosphere Do not produce an atmosphere, but burn up when falling into a planet.

1 to more than 100 kilometers in diameter Typically, less than 10 meters.