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What is meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?
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Meteoroids are the rocks that float around in space. When meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, they become meteors.
Meteors are also called shooting stars. These meteors start burning and most meteors turn to ashes before they reach the surface of the Earth.
Some meteors that reach the surface of the planet are called
meteorites.
Meteors are also called shooting stars. These meteors start burning and most meteors turn to ashes before they reach the surface of the Earth.
Some meteors that reach the surface of the planet are called
meteorites.
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