Question

if a ____ survives its journey through earths atmosphere, it may one day become a ____.

○ meteor, meteorite

○ asteroid, meteoroid

○ meteorite, meteor

○ comet, meteoroid

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Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions: A meteor is the streak of light (or the object burning) in the atmosphere. If it survives and reaches the Earth's surface, it becomes a meteorite. Let's analyze each option:

• Option "meteor, meteorite": A meteor enters the atmosphere; if it survives (doesn't burn up completely), it lands as a meteorite. This fits.
• "asteroid, meteoroid": An asteroid is a large rocky body in space; a meteoroid is a small rock in space. This doesn't fit the "survives atmosphere to become" relationship.
• "meteorite, meteor": A meteorite is already on Earth, so it can't become a meteor (which is in the atmosphere). Reverse of correct.
• "comet, meteoroid": A comet is an icy body; a meteoroid is a small rock. No correct relationship here.

Answer:

A. meteor, meteorite