Unit 11 · Earth and Universe

Meteoroid, Meteor and Meteorite

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1How were the many round pits of different sizes on the Moon's surface formed?
2Do meteors fall during the daytime as well, or not?
3Explain the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor and a meteorite.
4Why does a meteoroid burn after it enters the atmosphere?
5About 200 meteors fall on the Earth every day, so why is no great damage done?
6What is a meteor shower, and why does it happen?
7How are meteoroids formed, and what are they made of?
8Why is the saying 'a star has fallen' not correct in scientific terms?