Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Section 24.5 - Small Solar System Bodies - Concept Checks - Page 764: 4

Answer

Most meteoroids are formed from three primary sources: interplanetary debris that survived the gravity of planets during the formation of the solar system, material that has been ejected from the asteroid belt, or the rocky/metallic remains of comets that have passed through Earth's orbit.

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Most meteoroids are formed from three primary sources: interplanetary debris that survived the gravity of planets during the formation of the solar system, material that has been ejected from the asteroid belt, or the rocky/metallic remains of comets that have passed through Earth's orbit.
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