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Question
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Where is a meteorite located?
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In the atmosphere
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In outer space
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On the ground
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -All meteorites come from inside our solar system. Most of them are fragments of asteroids that broke apart long ago in the asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. Such fragments orbit the Sun for some time–often millions of years–before colliding with Earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Collision with Earth’s atmosphere If meteoroids survive the entry through the atmosphere and reach Earth’s surface, they are called meteorites. Meteorites are transformed in structure and chemistry by the heat of entry and force of impact.
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