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Which of the following are also known as shooting stars?
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Which of the following are also known as shooting stars?
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The correct option is B Meteors
- Meteoroids are the rocks that float around in space.
- When meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, they become meteors.
- These meteors start burning and most meteors turn to ashes before they reach the ground of the Earth.
- Meteors are called shooting stars because they create the bright tail of light as they pass through the sky.
- Some meteors that reach the surface of the planet are called meteorites.
- Asteroids are bigger bodies than meteoroids.
- Meteoroids are the rocks that float around in space.
- When meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, they become meteors.
- These meteors start burning and most meteors turn to ashes before they reach the ground of the Earth.
- Meteors are called shooting stars because they create the bright tail of light as they pass through the sky.
- Some meteors that reach the surface of the planet are called meteorites.
- Asteroids are bigger bodies than meteoroids.
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