Stony Meteorites Are Less Commonly Collected Than Iron-Rich Meteorites Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

Stony meteorites are less commonly collected than iron-rich meteorites because ________________.

• A) they break up more readily while passing through the Earth's atmospheric filter
• B) those that reach the ground are weathered and destroyed more rapidly
• C) they are not as easily recognized
• D) all of these are correct

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Definitions:

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone, which then promotes the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Adrenocorticotropic-Releasing Hormone

A hormone produced in the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, playing a key role in the body's response to stress.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the "fight or flight" response.

Homeostatic Hormones

Compounds released by glands into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and maintain an internal balance.