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Which of the following terms describes the streak of light created when a space object enters Earth's atmosphere?

A) Impact crater

B) Meteor

C) Meteorite

D) Meteoroid

User Gumzle
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The correct answer is B. Meteorite
User Greg Demetrick
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The correct answer would be B.) Meteor

here is the definition to help: "a meteor is 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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