GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Correct statement about meteor is ____
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made up of gas
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located near Moon
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rocks that orbit the Sun
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it is also called as shooting stars
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere (or that of another planet, like Mars) at high speed and burn up, the fireballs or “shooting stars” are called meteors.
Detailed explanation-2: -A meteor is a small piece of rock revolving around the Sun in its orbit. When it enters the Earth’s atmosphere, it lights up and start burning. Hence, it is also called a shooting star.
Detailed explanation-3: -When meteoroids enter the Earth’s surface, they get heated up due to friction with the air, which causes them to burn out. These are then called meteors and they are sometimes visible as shooting stars.
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