Question

Which statement correctly compares meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites?
A.
Meteors float in space, meteoroids move through the atmosphere, and meteorites have landed on the surface.

B.
Meteors float in space, meteorites move through the atmosphere, and meteoroids have landed on the surface.

C.
Meteoroids float in space, meteors move through the atmosphere, and meteorites have landed on the surface.

D.
Meteorites float in space, meteors move through the atmosphere, and meteoroids have landed on the surface.

Answer 1

C. Meteoroids float in space, meteors move through the atmosphere (the glowing streak), and meteorites have landed on the surface.