The term 'meteor' is applied to an interplanetary body

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.

A black hole is a ________

A. Contracted star with intense gravitational pull

B. Star with very low surface temperature

C. Star with no atmosphere

D. Pulsating star

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

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