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

question 31

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 and does not survive to reach the surface.

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

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Dissenting Engineers

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Space Shuttle Challenger

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Altruism

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