A rock found on Earth that crashed down from space is called
A)a meteor.
B)an asteroid.
C)a meteorite.
D)an impact.

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A meteorite is a rock or meteoroid that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and impacts the surface of the planet. Meteoroids that burn up upon entry into Earth's atmosphere are called meteors, while asteroids are larger bodies made up of rock and metal that orbit the sun. An impact refers to the collision of a meteorite or asteroid with the surface of a planet or moon.

A Rock Found on Earth That Crashed Down from Space