Multiple choice general knowledge

A meteor is a

  1. a rapidly moving star

  2. a piece of matter which has entered the earth's atmosphere from outer space

  3. Part of constellation

  4. a comet without a tail
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Explanation

A meteor is a piece of matter (meteoroid) that enters Earth's atmosphere from outer space and burns up due to friction, creating a streak of light. It is NOT a star, part of a constellation, or a comet without a tail. Meteors are commonly called 'shooting stars' but are actually space debris.

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