Meteoroids are small space rocks. They are usually pieces of asteroids or comets. Meteoroids orbit the sun like asteroids and comets do. They are usually less than 30 feet wide. Some are so small you can't even see them!


A meteoroid

What is the relationship between meteoroids and asteroids and comets?

A
A comet and asteroid can be part of a larger object called a meteoroid.

B
A piece of an asteroid or comet can break off to form a meteoroid.

C
Asteroids and comets orbit around a large meteoroid.

D
Meteoroids always travel right next to an asteroid or comet.