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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
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A meteor is a small piece of rock or debris that burns up upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, creating a bright streak of light known as a “shooting star.” If it survives the descent and lands on Earth, it is called a meteorite.