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A metiorite. I believe what you're talking about is a meteoroid, not an asteroid. An asteroid is rather large, revolves around the sun, and when one hits the Earth, and a few have, it is disastrous. A meteoroid, on the other hand, is much smaller and when it hits the Earth's atmosphere and burns up (due to the friction of the atmosphere) it is called a meteor. After it reaches the Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. http://dictionary.infoplease.com/meteor merci, have a good day.
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When an asteroid is burning up in earths atmosphere it is called what?
meteor
What is the earths shield called that protects it from space debris?
The Earth's shield that protects it from space debris is called the atmosphere. The atmosphere acts as a protective layer, burning up most incoming objects before they reach the Earth's surface.
What do scientists call a rock that strikes earth's surface?
Meteorites. When floating in space they are called meteoroids, they are then called meteors when they enter the earths atmosphere at high speeds, burning up brightly as shooting stars for a brief period due to the friction against the gas in the atmosphere. If any surviving pieces are found on the surface, they are called meteorites.
What was the name of the asteroid that passed earths orbit recently in February 2013?
The asteroid does not have a name, but has the designation 2012 DA14
What do you call the body of air which surrounds our planet?
The pocket of air that surrounds the earth is called the earths Atmosphere
When an asteroid is burning up in earths atmosphere it is called what?
meteor
What is the streak of light called that is seen after an asteroid enter's earth's atmosphere?
The bright streak of light is the meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere due to friction from its extreme velocity. If the meteoroid completely burns up, it is called a meteor; if part of it makes it to the ground, it is called a meteorite.
Can asteroids come in earths atmosphere?
Yes. Asteroids can enter earth's atmosphere. In such an event the asteroid will probably strike earth's surface.
How do meteors orbit the sun?
Meteors do not orbit the Sun. Meteors are to be found/seen in the Earth's atmosphere burning up. Before they enter the Earths atmosphere they are called meteoroids and if they land on Earth they are called meteorites.
What happen when a asteroid when they enter the earths atmosphere?
Usually they will burn up due to the friction they encounter when they enter the atmosphere, or they will bounce off the atmosphere and be deflected into deep space.
How does burning fossil fuels affect earths atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere. This can raise global temperatures.
When a meteoroid enters earths atmosphere what is that stream of light called?
Sometimes it is called a "shooting star" but the stream of light is just the meteoroid burning up and parts of it break off.
What is the earths shield called that protects it from space debris?
The Earth's shield that protects it from space debris is called the atmosphere. The atmosphere acts as a protective layer, burning up most incoming objects before they reach the Earth's surface.
What is it called when an object on solar crosses paths with earth and enters earths atmosphere?
When an object from space, such as a comet or asteroid, crosses paths with Earth and enters its atmosphere, it is referred to as a "meteoroid." Once it enters the atmosphere and produces a visible streak of light due to friction, it is called a "meteor." If it survives the passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth's surface, it is then classified as a "meteorite."
What is the earths third atmosphere's layer called?
Mesosphere.
A piece of stone or metal that falls to the earths surface?
It is called a meteorite, which is a solid piece of debris, typically from a comet, asteroid, or planetary body, that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface.
What is a gigantic electrical spark in the Earths atmosphere called?
Lightning.
