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What is a meteor also known as?

  1. A Shooting star

  2. A Speeding star

  3. A Spinning star

  4. none
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Explanation

A meteor is the streak of light we see when a small meteoroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere. This phenomenon is commonly called a 'shooting star,' though it's not actually a star at all - it's a space rock creating a bright flash as it enters our atmosphere.

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