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mpobi80

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Describe some ways in which a meteorite can be distinguished from a terrestrial rock.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The pattern of hot convective cells rising in the photosphere is called
 
  A) aurora.
  B) prominences.
  C) granulation.
  D) flares.
  E) sunspots.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Meteorites are usually covered with a dark, pitted crust from their fiery passage through the atmosphere. Some contain enough metal to attract a magnet hanging on a string. The isotopic ratios in meteorites differ from terrestrial rocks and they may also have a higher abundance of rare elements such as iridium than terrestrial rocks.

Answer to Question 2

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