Exploring the Mysteries of Meteors
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Which of the following statements is true about meteoroids?

  • Meteoroids are pieces of rock that hit the Earth's surface.
  • Meteoroids are pieces of rock that are found in outer space. (correct)
  • Meteoroids are pieces of rock that burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Meteoroids are pieces of rock that make a bright line across the night sky.

    • What happens to a meteoroid when it enters the Earth's atmosphere?

  • It becomes a meteor. (correct)
  • It becomes a comet.
  • It becomes a meteorite.
  • It becomes a shooting star.

    • What is the main difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

  • Meteors hit the Earth's surface, while meteorites burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Meteors burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, while meteorites hit the Earth's surface. (correct)
  • Meteors and meteorites are the same thing.
  • Meteors and meteorites are both pieces of rock found in outer space.

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