Space debris that falls on the surface of Earth is called a ______________.85c71001e6b8d7d0f75d2920552d1842.webm99 KB ameteor bmeteoroid ccomet dmeteorite

The correct answer to the question is d. meteorite.

Explanation:

When objects from space enter the Earth's atmosphere, they experience intense heat and pressure, causing them to glow and often break apart. If these objects manage to survive their fiery descent and reach the Earth's surface, they are referred to as meteorites.

On the other hand, the terms "meteoroid" and "meteor" have distinct meanings: a meteoroid is smaller than an asteroid and typically refers to space debris that has not yet entered the atmosphere; a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up upon entering the atmosphere. A comet, often made up of ice and dust, is a different type of celestial body.

Thus, the answer accurately describes the process by which space debris becomes part of the Earth’s surface.