UNIVERSE
ASTEROIDS
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Question
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I usually burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.
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meteor
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asteroid
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comet
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most meteors burn up in the Mesosphere layer of the atmosphere.
Detailed explanation-2: -About once a year, an automobile-sized asteroid hits Earth’s atmosphere, creates an impressive fireball, and burns up before reaching the surface. Every 2, 000 years or so, a meteoroid the size of a football field hits Earth and causes significant damage to the area.
Detailed explanation-3: -As meteors, shuttles, or capsules hit the atmosphere, they rub against the air at very high speeds, which makes them burn.
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