What causes the meteor showers we witness on Earth?
A) Earth passes through comet dust particles.
B) Earth passes through remnants of an impacted asteroid.
C) Earth passes through the asteroid belt.
D) Earth passes through the coma of a comet.
E) Earth passes through solar wind particles.

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Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through the trail of dust and debris left by a comet. As these particles enter Earth's atmosphere, they burn up, creating the streaks of light we see as meteor showers.

What Causes the Meteor Showers We Witness on Earth