-When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet as shown in the picture above, what is commonly seen on Earth
A)a meteor
B)a meteorite
C)a meteoroid
D)a meteor shower

Question

-When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet as shown in the picture above, what is commonly seen on Earth 
A)a meteor 
B)a meteorite 
C)a meteoroid 
D)a meteor shower

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet, the debris from the comet enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating what is commonly known as a meteor shower. This phenomenon is characterized by numerous meteors streaking across the sky, originating from a common point.

-When Earth Passes Through the Orbit of a Comet as Shown