Review:
Meteoroids
overall review score: 4
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Meteoroids are small rocky or metallic bodies that travel through space and enter Earth's atmosphere as meteors.
Key Features
- Originates from comets or asteroids
- Travel at high speeds through space
- Burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere
Pros
- Provide valuable information about the composition of our solar system
- Can result in spectacular meteor showers for viewing
Cons
- Can pose a threat if large enough to survive entry into Earth's surface