(meteorobs) Definition of a meteor (was Re: Fifth gradesciencebook)

[Swift, Wesley]

Extra Credit!

Wes

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Define what a meteor is.

A meteor is the flash of light . . . 
Caused by a falling meteorite. . . 
As it rushes through the air in flight . . . 
I hope to God this answer's right!
                               -- Answer to a question written for an
                                      Astronomy 101 Final Exam

-- joe rao