Question

When was the last meteorite hit Earth?

Answer 1

Answer:

66 million years ago

The last known impact of an object of 10 km (6 mi) or more in diameter was at the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago. The energy released by an impactor depends on diameter, density, velocity, and angle.

Answer 2

★ Correct Question:-

• When did the last meteor hit the Earth?

★ Answer:-

• The last meteor had hit the Earth about 66 million years ago.

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What are Meteorites?

• Asteroids collide with one another and produce smaller fragments of rock called Meteoroids. These Meteoroids sometimes crash the Earth as meteorite showers ranging in size from minute fragments to boulders measuring many meters across.

What are Asteroids?

• Asteroids are numerous small planetary bodies that revolve round the Sun. They are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are too huge in size. They are also called planetoids or minor planets.

What are Comets?

• Comets are small icy and rocked-like celestial bodies that revolve round the Sun. They move in elliptical orbits which bring them quite close to the Sun.

What are Celestial bodies?

• All the planets, the sun, the moon, the stars and other bodies/objects present in space are called celestial bodies.

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