UNIVERSE
METEORITES
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Question
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Which of the following describes a Meteor?
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Found between Mars and Jupiter
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Have an elliptical orbit of the sun
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Orbit the sun like a planet
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Burn up as they enter the atmosphere
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When a meteoroid enters Earth’s upper atmosphere, it heats up due to friction from the air. The heat causes gases around the meteoroid to glow brightly, and a meteor appears. Meteors are often referred to as shooting stars or falling stars because of the bright tail of light they create as they pass through the sky.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the meteor hits the atmosphere, the air in front of it compresses incredibly quickly. When a gas is compressed, its temperature rises. This causes the meteor to heat up so much that it glows. The air burns the meteor until there is nothing left.
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