What Characteristic Distinguishes a Meteorite from a Terrestrial Rock

question 101

Multiple Choice

What characteristic distinguishes a meteorite from a terrestrial rock?

• A)A meteorite is usually covered with a dark crust from burning in Earth's atmosphere.
• B)A meteorite usually has a high metal content.
• C)Meteorites have different isotope ratios of particular elements when compared to terrestrial rocks.
• D)Meteorites contain rare elements,such as iridium,that terrestrial rocks do not.
• E)All of the above are true.

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