26. What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? (A K2S Question)
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A meteorite is a meteor that has survived its passage through the atmosphere and has landed on the Earth's surface. Usually only fairly large meteors become meteorites.
Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy
Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer
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