Which of the following descriptions would allow you tentatively to identify a rock as a fallen meteorite?
A) layered rock, consisting of limestone
B) solid iron, with a distinctive crystal structure throughout its interior
C) rough-surfaced rock with small inclusions of coal
D) large transparent crystals of common salt embedded in sandstone
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Q42: Statistically, an asteroid 1 km in diameter
Q43: Stony meteorites:
A)are composed of rocks similar to
Q44: Iron meteorites:
A)are normally composed almost entirely of
Q45: Although there is no official dividing line,
Q46: Some meteorites have been identified as coming
Q48: The Widmanstätten pattern uncovered by acid etching
Q49: An iron meteorite, when cut open and
Q50: An iron meteorite, when cut open and
Q51: A typical iron meteorite shows a Widmanstätten
Q52: The fact that there are several distinct
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