A meteoroid becomes a meteorite when it
A B C D
impacts the surface of a planet. encounters the atmosphere of a planet. makes a complete orbit around a planet. starts to burn up in the atmosphere of a planet.
Question: A meteoroid becomes a meteorite when it
(A) impacts the surface of a planet.
(B) encounters the atmosphere of a planet.
(C) makes a complete orbit around a planet.
(D) starts to burn up in the atmosphere of a planet.

Answer: (A) impacts the surface of a planet.
Answer: (B) encounters the atmosphere of a planet.
Question: A meteoroid becomes a meteorite when it
(A) impacts the surface of a planet.
(B) encounters the atmosphere of a planet.
(C) makes a complete orbit around a planet.
(D) starts to burn up in the atmosphere of a planet.
Answer: (A) impacts the surface of a planet.