Meteors that hit the Earth _____.

are known as meteorites.

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are called falling stars.

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are found in the Hoba.

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will land in Nambia.

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bum up due to friction.

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Solution

The correct option is B are known as meteorites.
Option A is correct because the meteors that hit the Earth are indeed called Meteorites.
Supporting Statement: Some pieces do reach the surface.
These are then called meteorites.
The other options are incorrect because they do not provide the correct information.

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