When You See the Bright Flash of a Meteor,what Are

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Multiple Choice

When you see the bright flash of a meteor,what are you actually seeing?

• A)emission of visible light from a particle that has not yet entered Earth's atmosphere
• B)the glow from a pea-size particle and the surrounding air as the particle burns up in our atmosphere
• C)a star that has suddenly shot across the sky
• D)the flash that occurs when a speeding rock from space hits the ground

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Definitions:

Edema

A medical condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, which serves as a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.

Integumentary

Referring to the integumentary system, which consists of the skin and its associated structures such as hair, nails, and glands, serving to protect the body.

Melanin

A pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.