The term 'meteor' is applied to an interplanetary body ________

A. After it enters the atmosphere of the earth

B. After it enters the earth's atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire

C. After it enters the earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface of the earth without exploding in mid-air

D. Before it enters the earth's atmosphere

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A meteor is an asteroid or other object that burns and vaporizes upon entry into the Earth's atmosphere; meteors are commonly known as "shooting stars." If a meteor survives the plunge through the atmosphere and lands on the surface, it's known as a meteorite.