Match the celestial bodies with their descriptions.

meteorite,

asteroid,

meteor,

comet,

A) an object from space burning up as it enters the atmosphere of a planet

B) a small body in space, usually composed of rock or metal

C) an object from space that falls to the surface of a planet without completely burning up

A) a body made mainly of ice and dust that leaves a trail of dust known as a tail as it approaches the Sun

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Chemistry

Hallie Dickson

6 June, 14:16

Match the celestial bodies with their descriptions.

meteorite,

asteroid,

meteor,

comet,

A) an object from space burning up as it enters the atmosphere of a planet

B) a small body in space, usually composed of rock or metal

C) an object from space that falls to the surface of a planet without completely burning up

A) a body made mainly of ice and dust that leaves a trail of dust known as a tail as it approaches the Sun

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Hugh Foster · Answer 1

An object from space burning up as

it enters the atmosphere of a planet: Meteor

A small body in space, usually composed

of rock or metal: Asteroid

An object from space that falls to the

surface of a planet without completely

burning up: Meteorite

A body made mostly of ice and dust

that leaves a trail of dust known as

a tail as it approaches the Sun: Comet

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Joyce Baxter · Answer 2

A) an object from space burning up as it enters the atmosphere of a planet