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A meteoroid is called a ‘meteor when it enters the earth's atmosphere, catches fire and burns brightly. Meteors are also called ​
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A meteoroid is called a ‘meteor when it enters the earth's atmosphere, catches fire and burns brightly. Meteors are also called ​

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When meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed and burn up, the fireballs or “shooting stars” are called meteors. When a meteoroid survives a trip through the atmosphere and hits the ground, it's called a meteorite.
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