What characteristic distinguishes a meteorite from a terrestrial rock?
A)A meteorite is usually covered with a dark crust from burning in Earth's atmosphere.
B)A meteorite usually has a high metal content.
C)Meteorites have different isotope ratios of particular elements when compared to terrestrial rocks.
D)Meteorites contain rare elements,such as iridium,that terrestrial rocks do not.
E)All of the above are true.

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All of the above characteristics distinguish meteorites from terrestrial rocks. Meteorites are usually covered in a dark crust from the heat of entering Earth's atmosphere, they often have high metal content, they contain different isotopes of certain elements compared to terrestrial rocks, and they may contain rare elements not found in terrestrial rocks.

What Characteristic Distinguishes a Meteorite from a Terrestrial Rock