Primitive Meteorites Can Be Distinguished from Other Meteorites and Terrestrial

question 58

Multiple Choice

Primitive meteorites can be distinguished from other meteorites and terrestrial rocks because they

• A)contain a noticeable fraction of pure metallic flakes.
• B)resemble the composition of Earth's core.
• C)contain a lot of iron and were used by humans to make iron tools.
• D)resemble the composition of Earth's mantle.
• E)resemble the composition of rocks from lava flows that occurred on asteroids very shortly after the formation of the solar system.

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory cells found in the inner ear that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals, aiding in hearing and balance.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells in the nose involved in the sense of smell.

Audition

The perception or action of listening.

Vestibular Sense

A sensory system located in the inner ear that contributes to balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in motion and gravitational forces.