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The streak of light produced by a meteoroid as it enters the Earth's atmosphere is called a "meteor." This phenomenon occurs when the meteoroid travels at high speed and heats up due to friction with the atmosphere, causing it to glow and create a bright trail. If the meteoroid survives its journey and lands on the Earth's surface, it is then referred to as a "meteorite."

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