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Select the correct comparison of meteors and meteorites. Meteorites are meteors that have struck the earth’s surface. Meteors are meteorites that have struck the earth’s surface. Meteorites are meteors that burn in space. Meteors are meteorites that burn in space.

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Meteors are meteorites a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light.
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Meteors are meteorites that burn in space.