Earth Science (Celestial Bodies)

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What is the chunk of rock or metal smaller than an asteroid

meteoroid

A meteoroid as it burns up in the atmosphere.

meteor

What is a meteoroid that does not completely burn up.

meteorite

What kind of tide is the strongest tides.

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What kind of tide is the weakest.

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Meteoroid

A chunk of rock or metal smaller than an asteroid.

Meteor

A meteoroid that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, creating a visible streak of light.

Meteorite

A meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and impacts the Earth's surface.

Spring Tides

Tides that occur when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in the largest tidal range.

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Neap Tides

Tides that occur when the sun, Earth, and moon form a right angle, resulting in the smallest tidal range.

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