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Asteroid |
Rocky object, smaller than a planet, that orbits a star. |
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Asteroid belt |
The region (area) between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids orbit the sun. |
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Meteor |
Brief streak of light seen when an asteroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up. |
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Meteorite |
Asteroid that hits the surface of a planet or moon after traveling through space. |
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Comet |
Ball of ice, rock, frozen gases, and dust that orbits the sun. |
