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When Earth runs into the dust trail left behind by a comet that is orbiting the Sun, Earth experiences a _____.

A. comet strike
B. partial eclipse
C. meteor shower
D. Tunguska event

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The answer to this question is: C) Meteor Shower
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Answer : Meteor shower

Explanation : When earth runs into the dust trail left behind by a comet that is orbiting the Sun , Earth experiences a meteor shower.

It happen when the earth passes through the optical path of a comet. The comet lift a lot of dust behind and earth lift through the dust.

The dust particles hit the atmosphere, hence, meteor form.

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