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A meteor that reaches the ground?

If a meteor survives the trip through the atmosphere and hits the ground, we call it a "meteorite".


If a meteror hits the ground it is then called what?

When a meteor hits the ground it is called a meteorite.


Whae a meteor hits the ground it is called what?

"meteorite"


What is it called when meteoroid gets close to the ground and burns up?

when it is close to the ground, it is a meteor when it hits the ground, it is called a meteorite


Where can a meteor be found in the solar system?

By definition, a meteor is in the earth's atmosphere. Before it hits the atmosphere it's called a meteoroid, and after it hits the ground it's called a meteorite.


Why does the crater deepen as you increase the speed of the meteor?

more force, therefore the meteor hits harder and leaves a larger hole in the ground


A meteor that has hit the earth?

Once it hits the Earth, we call the pieces "meteorites".


How do craters get to the earth?

When a meteor hits Earth, it forms a crater, or hole in the ground , made by a space object.


What is the difference between meteor metorite and metoroid?

A rock or boulder in space is called a meteoroid. If/when it hits Earth's atmosphere it is called a meteor. If/after it reaches the ground without completely burning up, it is called a meteorite.


What happens when a meteor hits you?

If a meteor hits you, in all likelihood, you will die.


When a meteor hits the earth what does it form?

When a meteor hits the Earth it forms a crater.


What is the remainder of a meteor which impacts the ground called?

The remainder of a meteor that impacts the ground is called a meteorite.