When space debris blazes through the Earth's atmosphere as a streak of light or shooting star,it is referred to as a _______________.
A)moonlet
B)falling star
C)sunspot
D)meteor
E)starlet

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When space debris enters the Earth's atmosphere and forms a streak of light, it is referred to as a meteor or a shooting star. Moonlet and starlet are not used in this context, and sunspot refers to a dark spot on the sun's surface. "Falling star" is a common term that is used interchangeably with meteor, but it is not a scientific term.

When Space Debris Blazes Through the Earth's Atmosphere as a Streak