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    The Meteorite Shown Is Black Most Likely Because of Friction
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The Meteorite Shown Is Black Most Likely Because of Friction

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   The meteorite shown is black most likely because of friction with the air, which heats the meteoroid as it passes through Earth's atmosphere.
The meteorite shown is black most likely because of friction with the air, which heats the meteoroid as it passes through Earth's atmosphere.

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