The object shown is a/an _____________ of less than 240 pounds.
A)meteor
B)comet
C)meteorite
D)satellite

Question

The object shown is a/an _____________ of less than 240 pounds. 
A)meteor 
B)comet 
C)meteorite 
D)satellite

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A meteor refers to an object in space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere. A comet is a celestial object made up of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun. A satellite is a man-made object that orbits around another object in space, while an asteroid is a small rocky object that orbits the sun. None of these options fit the given description of an object weighing less than 240 pounds. The correct answer is C, a meteorite, which is a meteor that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and lands on the ground.

The Object Shown Is A/an _____________ of Less Than 240