The most common type of meteorites are
A) stony meteorites.
B) iron meteorites.
C) stony-iron meteorites.
D) carbonaceous chondrite meteorites.

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Stony meteorites are the most common type, making up about 90% of all meteorite falls. Iron meteorites are the second most common, making up about 5-6% of meteorite falls. Stony-iron meteorites and carbonaceous chondrite meteorites are much rarer, making up the remaining 4-5% of meteorite falls.

The Most Common Type of Meteorites Are