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When earth crosses the tail of a comet, swarms of meteors are seen. This phenomenon is known as _____.

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Meteorite showers

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Meteor showers

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Asteroid showers

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Meteor showers

When earth crosses the tail of a comet, many meteors appear and the phenomenon is known as Meteor showers.

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