Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is a bright streak of light seen in the sky?

  1. Meteor

  2. Meteorite

  3. Asteroid

  4. Meteroid
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Explanation

A meteor is the visible streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up due to friction. In contrast, a meteorite is the actual solid object that reaches the ground, an asteroid is a larger rocky object orbiting the Sun, and a meteoroid is the small object in space before it enters the atmosphere. The key distinction is atmospheric entry producing the light streak.

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