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.

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