A Small Piece of Debris That Burns Up in the Atmosphere

question 119

Multiple Choice

A small piece of debris that burns up in the atmosphere is called a

• A) meteor
• B) meteorite
• C) asteroid
• D) meteoroid

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Definitions:

Magma

A molten rock material beneath the earth's surface, which can solidify to form igneous rocks.

Deep Canyon

A profound and narrow valley with steep sides, carved by a river, glacier, or geological processes over time.

Permeable Rocks

Rocks that allow water to pass through them due to their porous nature.

Impermeable Rocks

Geological formations that do not allow fluids, like water or oil, to pass through them due to their tight structure.