Distinguish between the following pairs. Meteors and Meteorties
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Asteroid: a large rocky body in space, in orbit around the Sun. Meteoroid: much smaller rocks or particles in orbit around the Sun. Meteor: If a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and vaporizes, it becomes a meteor, which is often called a shooting star.
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Meteoroid: A small asteroid or rock in space. Meteor: Rock or small asteroid in space that enters the earth's atmosphere. These almost always burn up completely due to friction. ... Meteorite: A meteoroid, asteroid or piece thereof that enters the earth's atmosphere and survives to the ground.
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