Question

what term specifically describes small chunks of rocks and debris in space that burn up in earths atmosphere?
meteorites
meteoroids
meteors
meteorides

Explanation:

• Meteorites are meteoroids that have landed on Earth.
• Meteoroids are small chunks of rocks and debris in space.
• Meteors are meteoroids that burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
• Meteorides is not a standard term in this context.

Answer:

C. meteors