When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet as shown in the picture above, what is commonly seen on Earth?
A) a meteor
B) a meteorite
C) a meteoroid
D) a meteor shower

Question

When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet as shown in the picture above, what is commonly seen on Earth?
A) a meteor 
B) a meteorite 
C) a meteoroid 
D) a meteor shower

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When Earth passes through the orbit of a comet, it can result in a meteor shower where numerous meteors can be seen streaking across the sky. Meteorites are meteors that have landed on Earth, while meteoroids are small rocks or debris in space that can become meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere. A single meteor is also unlikely to be seen as it is usually too small and fast to be visible to the naked eye.

When Earth Passes Through the Orbit of a Comet as Shown