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    Meteorites: Understanding Space Rocks & Their Journey to Earth
    Rocks that hit the surface of the Earth are called meteorites.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Meteoroid: A small rock or particle in space.

    * Meteor: A meteoroid that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light.

    * Meteorite: A meteoroid that survives its journey through the atmosphere and impacts the Earth's surface.

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