Stony meteorites are less commonly collected than iron meteorites because _______________.
A)they break up more readily while passing through the Earth's atmospheric filter
B)those that reach the ground are weathered and destroyed more rapidly
C)they are not as easily recognized
D)All of these choices are correct
E)None of these choices are correct

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Stony meteorites are less commonly collected than iron meteorites because they break up more readily while passing through the Earth's atmospheric filter, those that reach the ground are weathered and destroyed more rapidly, and they are not as easily recognized. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Stony Meteorites Are Less Commonly Collected Than Iron Meteorites Because