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A burning streak of light is called a "meteor." This phenomenon occurs when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up due to friction with the air, creating a bright trail. If it survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is referred to as a "meteoroid."

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