Identify the object in the picture below.

A)a meteor
B)a chondrite meteorite
C)an achondrite meteorite
D)an iron meteorite
E)an asteroid

Question

Identify the object in the picture below.

A)a meteor 
B)a chondrite meteorite 
C)an achondrite meteorite 
D)an iron meteorite 
E)an asteroid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The picture shows a piece of chondrite meteorite, which is a type of meteorite that contains small spherical particles called chondrules. This distinguishes it from other types of meteorites such as achondrites and iron meteorites. While it is possible that the piece could have come from an asteroid, based solely on the picture and the information given, the best choice is B.

Identify the Object in the Picture Below