Basic Details
Word: Meteoroid
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small rock or particle from space that travels through the universe and sometimes enters the Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms: Space rock, interplanetary dust
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Over the moon: To be extremely happy. Example: "When I saw the meteoroid shower last night, I was over the moon!"
- Star in your eyes: To have dreams or ambitions, like the stars in the sky. Example: "She has a meteoroid of a career ahead of her, with stars in her eyes for success."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere and produces a bright streak of light, it is called a meteor.
Example 2: Scientists study meteoroids to understand more about the solar system's formation.
Example 3: The famous Perseid meteor shower is caused by the Earth passing through a trail of meteoroids.
Fun Fact
Did you know that meteoroids can vary in size from tiny grains to objects as large as a football field? However, most meteoroids that enter the Earth's atmosphere are about the size of a grain of sand!
Famous Quote
"An entire ocean of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship." - Anonymous. (This reminds us that just like a meteoroid can burn up in the atmosphere, challenges can be faced!)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "meteoroid" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A small rock or particle from space
c) A sea creature
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) A small rock or particle from space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "meteoroid"?
a) Space rock
b) Cloud
c) River
d) Mountain
Answer: a) Space rock
3. Which sentence uses "meteoroid" correctly?
a) The meteoroid flew through the sky like a bird.
b) The meteoroid shower lit up the night.
c) The meteoroid cooked my food.
d) The meteoroid was parked on the street.
Answer: b) The meteoroid shower lit up the night.
4. Which idiom means that someone is extremely happy?
a) Over the moon
b) Down in the dumps
c) As they go
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Over the moon
5. What is the opposite of "meteoroid"?
a) N/A
b) Star
c) Planet
d) Comet
Answer: a) N/A
