Question

The material expelled when a meteorite strikes the surface of a planet is called ________ and the meteor strike creates a ________. comet; asteroid a celestial sphere; comet planetesimal; impact crater ejecta; impact crater

Answer 1

impact crater ejecta; impact crater

Step-by-step explanation:

Meteorites are rocks that are from outer space that hits the surface of the earth. It is seen as a bright glowing body as it enters the earth's protective atmosphere; these are all originated outside the earth. Where exactly is up for many interesting scientific discussions.

Whenever it hits the earth it a lot of material is spewed out and this is called ejecta. A lot of dust and fragment is ejected into the air. This can release a cloud of debris and cause obstruction of vision and interfere with breathing.

An impact crater is a circular hole formed when a meteorite hits the surface of the earth. Typically when an object moving at a very high speed.

Answer 2

Ejecta and an impact crater

Step-by-step explanation:

Normally when a meteorite strikes the surface of a planet, a material called ejecta is released and an impact crater comet is created.