Multiple Choice
What characteristic distinguishes a meteorite from a terrestrial rock?
A) A meteorite is usually covered with a dark crust from burning in Earth's atmosphere.
B) A meteorite usually has a high metal content.
C) Meteorites have different isotope ratios of particular elements when compared to terrestrial rocks.
D) Meteorites contain rare elements,such as iridium,that terrestrial rocks do not.
E) All of the above are true.
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