SOLAR SYSTEM

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: -They enter the atmosphere with high speeds. At such high speeds the the friction between the air and the meteor generates enough heat to ignite the meteor, It glows and evaporates quickly. That is why the bright steak lasts for a very short time and appears like a shooting star, Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Meteors enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a very high speed and get heated up due to friction in the atmosphere. This small object glows and evaporates quickly like a bright streak for a short time. These bright streaks of light, which is visible in the night sky, are called meteors. It is also known as shooting stars.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shooting stars are actually what astronomers call meteors. Most meteors burn up in the atmosphere before they reach the ground. However, once in a while a meteor is large enough than some of it survives and reaches Earth’s surface. Then it is called a meteorite.

Detailed explanation-5: -Meteoroids are small rock pieces that revolve around the Sun. They are usually made up of dust, ice particles and gases. Some meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere with a great velocity.