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What is the final designation for a space rock that survives atmospheric entry and lands on Earth's surface?
What is the object called while drifting in space orbiting the Sun?
What term describes the visible streak of light created when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the approximate upper size limit generally used to define a meteoroid before it is categorized as an asteroid?
What specific designation is earned by a meteor that is exceptionally bright, surpassing the brightness of the planet Venus?
What is the name of the thin, dark outer layer formed when melted material from atmospheric entry solidifies almost instantly upon cooling?
Which group of meteorites accounts for the highest percentage of all falls reaching the ground?
Which type of stony meteorite is considered primitive material, characterized by small, glassy spheres called chondrules?
What intricate pattern, revealed by acid etching, is definitive proof of extraterrestrial origin in many iron meteorites?
What physical force drastically slows an incoming space object during its atmospheric passage due to friction?
What is the specific classification for small rocky or metallic bits originating from asteroids or comets while orbiting the Sun in space?
What term describes the superheated, incandescent streak of light observed when a space traveler burns up entering Earth's atmosphere?
What is the final classification applied to the solid fragment that survives atmospheric transit and impacts the Earth's surface?
If a meteor is exceptionally bright and outshines the planet Venus, what specific label is it often given?
What term is applied if a fireball subsequently explodes while still in the atmosphere?
Which category of meteorite is characterized by being predominantly composed of iron and nickel alloys?
What physical feature found on freshly fallen meteorites is a thin, dark, melted outer layer resulting from ablation during atmospheric passage?
What orbital dynamic factor, determined by the object's path relative to Earth, drastically impacts ablation and survival chances?
What characteristic, besides magnetism, can make a suspected meteorite feel surprisingly heavy for its volume compared to common terrestrial rocks?