Please choose ONE of the following questions to respond to. Be sure to indicate in your response which question you chose.
Question 1 (Chapter 9)
There has been a scientific debate raging for many years over the classification of Pluto. Pluto recently lost its status as a planet. Do you feel it should be classified as a planet or is it just a large version of a captured comet or KBO? State your opinion on this issue and the scientific rationale for your position.
Question 2 (Chapter 9)
In your own words, discuss why meteors so often appear in “showers” rather than individually. In other words, why do we see so many meteors in such a short time? What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and a meteorite? Finally, do you believe we should be worried that we might be clunked in the head during a meteor shower?