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What is a Meteor?
A Meteor is a Comet or Asteroid that enters the Earth’s atmosphere
As the Comet or Asteroid burns up, a streak is left behind. This is sometimes known as a “shooting star”
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What is a Meteorite?A Meteorite is a Comet or Asteroid that does not completely burn up when it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
As a result the comet or asteroid lands on the Earth’s surface. This is known as a “meteorite”
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The largest Meteorite found in the USA. Discovered in 1902
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What is more likely going to be only a meteor?Which has the best chance of becoming a meteorite?
Due to its composition, a comet is more likely to burn up in the atmosphere while an asteroid is more likely to make it to the Earth’s surface