A chondrite is a meteor that has
A) never been heated.
B) been heated but never very hot.
C) been heated to a high temperature.
D) been melted.
E) entered Earth's atmosphere but will be destroyed before reaching the ground.

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Chondrites are stony meteorites that have been heated but not to the point of melting. They contain chondrules, which are small, round particles formed from molten droplets in space, indicating some heating but not complete melting.

A Chondrite Is a Meteor That Has