Is a meteor actually a meteoroid that burns up in the atmosphere?

Answer 1

Most meteor contain metal which burn up slower, And if a meteor is big enough, it size will be dramatically cut down, but not completely destroyed

Answer 2

No, a meteoroid is the solid interplanetary debris before entering Earth's atmosphere. When it enters the atmosphere and heats up, creating a bright streak of light, it is called a meteor. If any part of it survives and reaches the Earth's surface, it is then called a meteorite.

Answer 3

No. A meteorite is an object from space that has made it to the surface. Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere.

Answer 4

No. By definition, a meteorite has reached Earth's surface. Most meteors burn up in the atmosphere. Those that don't reach the surface as meteorites.

Answer 5

The moon has no atmosphere, no atmosphere = no friction and no heat and therefore no burning. This is clearly evidenced by the the number of visible craters on the surface or the moon.

Answer 6

Yes it is. Once a meteoroid enters the atmosphere it starts to burn and can be seen as a meteor, which is what it is then known as.

Answer 7

They can burn up in any part of the earth's atmosphere.