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What is the scientific name of a shooting star?

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Asteroid

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Comet

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Meteor

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Satellite

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The correct option is C Meteor
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.

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