The term 'meteor' is applied to an interplanetary body ________
The term 'meteor' is applied to an interplanetary body ________ Correct Answer After it enters the earth's atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire
A meteor is an asteroid or other object that burns and vaporizes upon entry into the Earth's atmosphere; meteors are commonly known as "shooting stars." If a meteor survives the plunge through the atmosphere and lands on the surface, it's known as a meteorite.