A particle of rock that survives fall through Earth's atmosphere is called a meteorite.

Here's a breakdown:

* Meteoroid: A small piece of rock or metal in space.

* Meteor: The streak of light we see when a meteoroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere. This is often called a "shooting star."

* Meteorite: The remaining piece of the meteoroid that survives the fiery descent and reaches Earth's surface.

So, it's not just any rock that survives, it has to be a specific piece from space that has undergone a fiery journey through the atmosphere.