asteroid

Vocabulary Word

Definition

An 'asteroid' is a small, rocky body that orbits the sun. They are like mini planets but don't have the atmosphere or life. They exist mostly in the 'asteroid belt' between Mars and Jupiter.

Examples in Different Contexts

In science fiction, asteroids often serve as settings for otherworldly adventures or obstacles for space travelers. A film director might say, 'Our next scene takes place on an asteroid with a mysterious alien base.'

Practice Scenarios

Aerospace

Scenario:

Mitigating the potential threat from near-earth objects is a crucial task for us. We have a project underway to develop technology that might help.

Response:

The asteroid deflection project sounds promising. It could be crucial for planetary defense.

Impact

Scenario:

Rare events like space threats need to be factored into our disaster response framework. It's a low probability, but the potential impact is large.

Response:

Agree. We should have a disaster response strategy that covers extreme events like asteroid impacts.