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    A(n) ____________ Occurs When a Bit of Material Enters Earth's
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A(n) ____________ Occurs When a Bit of Material Enters Earth's

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A(n) ____________ occurs when a bit of material enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes incandescent due to friction with the atmosphere.

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