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SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The bright streak of light that we call a shooting star is actually
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a meteoroid going through radioactive decay.
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a meteoroid disturbing Earth’s magnetic field
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a meteoroid reflecting the Sun’s rays to Earth.
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a meteoroid entering the atmosphere and burning up.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Meteoroids are objects in space that range in size from dust grains to small asteroids. Think of them as “space rocks.” 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: -The correct option is C Meteor. A shooting star is also known as meteor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fireballs and bolides are astronomical terms for exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to to be seen over a very wide area.
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