Differentiate between the following solar system bodies: meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite
What will be an ideal response?
Meteoroids are small, solid particles that enter Earth's atmosphere. After entering the atmosphere, the meteoroid begins burning up as a "shooting star," also known as a meteor. A meteorite is the particle that remains after the meteoroid's incineration in the atmosphere. These are the particles found on Earth's surface.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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