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Identification of a Celestial Phenomenon Based on a Fiery Streak Across the Sky

Based on what you have read, this image of a fiery streak across the sky shows
A an asteroid.
B a meteor.
C an asteroid belt.
D a comet.

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Quizzma TeamFebruary 4, 2025

The correct answer is B: a meteor.

A meteor is what we see when a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, creating a bright streak of light across the sky often referred to as a “shooting star.” In contrast, an asteroid is larger and orbits the sun, while a comet has icy components that produce a tail when it approaches the sun.

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