A meteor that does not completely vaporize and that strikes Earth's surface is called a ____.
A) planetesimal
B) comet
C) meteorite
D) chondrule

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A meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and strikes the ground. A planetesimal is a small, solid body from which a planet forms in the early stages of development. A comet is a small, icy object that releases gas and dust as it heats up near the sun. A chondrule is a small, round grain found in some meteorites.

A Meteor That Does Not Completely Vaporize and That Strikes