A(n)____ Is a Solar System Object That Enters Earth's Atmosphere

question 56

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is a solar system object that enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes very hot due to friction between the object and Earth's atmosphere.

• A) asteroid
• B) meteor
• C) comet
• D) meteoroid
• E) planetesimal

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