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After a meteoroid hits Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. Meteorites can be classified into different types based on their composition, such as stony, iron, and stony-iron meteorites. They provide valuable information about the history and composition of our solar system.
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What is a rock from space that hits earth called?
A rock from space that hits Earth is called a meteorite. When it enters the Earth's atmosphere, it is known as a meteor or shooting star.
What is a meteor that hits earth surface?
Meteorite
When the moon shadow hits the earth or earths shadow hits the moon what occurs?
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun. The Earth's shadow, cast by the Sun, passes over the Moon.A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes across the face of the Sun, as viewed from Earth, and the Sun casts a deep shadow over the Earth.
What is the first place in the Earth that sunlight hits?
The first place on Earth that sunlight hits is the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. This is because Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, so it receives sunlight before any other location.
Which word best describes an asteroid once it hits earth?
Cratered.
