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What is an asteroid called when it is burning up in the earth's atmosphere?
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∙ 13y ago
A metiorite. I believe what you're talking about is a meteoroid, not an asteroid. An asteroid is rather large, revolves around the sun, and when one hits the Earth, and a few have, it is disastrous. A meteoroid, on the other hand, is much smaller and when it hits the Earth's atmosphere and burns up (due to the friction of the atmosphere) it is called a meteor. After it reaches the Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. http://dictionary.infoplease.com/meteor merci, have a good day.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agometeor
A meteor. Its also referred to as a shooting star.
AnswerAn asteroid or meteoroid entering the earth's atmosphere is called a meteor. If parts of it manage to reach the ground without burning up, they are referred to as meteorites.a meteorite is when the asteroid actually hits the earth
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∙ 9y ago"Meteor" is in fact the proper term for a small inanimate object that enters Earth's atmosphere from space and then, perhaps after flaring up brightly enough to be seen from the Earth's surface, dissolves completely. By contrast, a "comet" is a large inanimate object that does not enter the Earth's atmosphere but, instead, remains in space, though sometimes brightly enough to be visible from Earth.
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∙ 9y agoIt is called a meteor,A meter is a meteriod that completley burns when it enters earths atmosphere
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∙ 16y agoAn asteroid burning up in the Earth's atmosphere is called a Meteor.
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∙ 8y agoIf it falls to the Earth, it is called a meteorite. If it burns up, it is called meteor.
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When an asteroid is burning up in earths atmosphere it is called what?
meteor
What is a solar system object that enters Earths atmosphere and becomes very hot?
A asteroid ... You my son knows that n you don't ?
How does the burning of fossil fuels affect the future generation?
Burning fossil fuels will Produce CarbonDioxide (CO2) or GreenHouse Gases and the CO2 gets into earths atmosphere and warms up the planet, this is called global warming, this has effect on the weather
Air weight that varies over earths surface is called?
atmosphere
What do scientists call a rock that strikes earth's surface?
Meteorites. When floating in space they are called meteoroids, they are then called meteors when they enter the earths atmosphere at high speeds, burning up brightly as shooting stars for a brief period due to the friction against the gas in the atmosphere. If any surviving pieces are found on the surface, they are called meteorites.
When an asteroid is burning up in earths atmosphere it is called what?
meteor
What is the streak of light called that is seen after an asteroid enter's earth's atmosphere?
The bright streak of light is the meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere due to friction from its extreme velocity. If the meteoroid completely burns up, it is called a meteor; if part of it makes it to the ground, it is called a meteorite.
Can asteroids come in earths atmosphere?
Yes. Asteroids can enter earth's atmosphere. In such an event the asteroid will probably strike earth's surface.
How do meteors orbit the sun?
Meteors do not orbit the Sun. Meteors are to be found/seen in the Earth's atmosphere burning up. Before they enter the Earths atmosphere they are called meteoroids and if they land on Earth they are called meteorites.
What happen when a asteroid when they enter the earths atmosphere?
Usually they will burn up due to the friction they encounter when they enter the atmosphere, or they will bounce off the atmosphere and be deflected into deep space.
What is the particles outside earths atmosphere?
The particles outside the Earths atmosphere are called, meteoroids.
How does burning fossil fuels affect earths atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere. This can raise global temperatures.
What is a solar system object that enters Earths atmosphere and becomes very hot?
A asteroid ... You my son knows that n you don't ?
When a meteoroid enters earths atmosphere what is that stream of light called?
Sometimes it is called a "shooting star" but the stream of light is just the meteoroid burning up and parts of it break off.
What the third layer of the earths atmosphere is called?
The third layer of Earth's atmosphere is called the Mesosphere.
What is the earths third atmosphere's layer called?
Mesosphere.
What is the lowest layer of earths atmosphere is called?
core
