When a piece of space debris enters Earth's atmosphere it makes a bright streak. Which of these is NOT a name for this flash of light?

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A "meteoroid" refers to the actual piece of debris in space before it enters Earth's atmosphere. When it enters the atmosphere and produces the bright streak, it is called a meteor. "Shooting star," "fireball," and "bolide" are terms used to describe the visual phenomena associated with this event, not the debris itself.

When a Piece of Space Debris Enters Earth's Atmosphere It