25. What is a meteor? (A K2S Question)

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A meteor is a grain of dust (or perhaps a slightly larger object) that enters the Earth's atmosphere, and then burns up as a result of friction with the air.

Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy


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