A(n) ____ is a solar system object that enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes very hot due to friction between the object and Earth's atmosphere and does not survive to reach the surface
a. asteroid
b. meteor
c. comet
d. meteoroid
e. planetesimal
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which four moons of the jovian planets show the most promise of life?
A) Io, Ganymede, Callisto, Europa B) Titan, Enceladus, Dione, Mimas C) Miranda, Titania, Ariel, Oberon D) Enceladus, Europa, Ganymede, Titan E) Ganymede, Titan, Miranda, Enceladus
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A flashlight beam is seen because of
a. specular reflection. b. diffuse reflection. c. dispersion. d. refraction.
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