A) small stars
B) burnt pieces of comets that fall on earth
C) comets without tail
D) none of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
A meteorite is a small extraterrestrial body that impacts the earth's surface. While in space these bodies are called meteoroids and they are called meteors after entering earth's atmosphere but before reaching the surface. These are small asteroids, approximately boulder sized or less. When it enters the atmosphere air drag and friction cause the body to heat up and emit light thus, forming a fire ball or shooting star. Hence, none of the given options given a correct definition of meteors.
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