Multiple choice

The perseid meteor shower appears every August as earth pases through a trail of debrits left by comet swift Tuttle. What happens during this phenomenon?

  1. Clouds overcast the sky

  2. Sky becomes too bright

  3. Streak appear cross the sky

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the Perseid meteor shower, Earth passes through debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, causing visible streaks of light (meteors) across the night sky. The sky does not become overcast or too bright - meteor showers are best visible in dark, clear skies.

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