Question

20 points!

Meteorites are made of elements that can be found on Earth. For instance, most meteorites contain at least some iron; however they are not the same as the rocks found here on Earth. Explain 2 or 3 important differences between meteorites and Earth rocks.

Answer 1

Iron Meteorites. Iron meteorites are composed mostly of iron and also contain small amounts of nickel and cobalt. ...

Stony Meteorites. Stony meteorites, sometimes referred to as stone meteorites, fall to Earth more frequently than other types, but are more difficult to distinguish. ...

Stony-Iron Meteorites.