What Are Meteorites and Why Are They Important to Study?

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In summary, meteorites are small pieces of debris from space that have survived the journey through Earth's atmosphere and landed on its surface. They are important to study because they can provide valuable information about the origins of the solar system and the formation of planets. They also contain rare elements and minerals that can shed light on the composition of the early universe. Additionally, studying meteorites can help us understand the potential dangers of asteroid impacts on Earth and how to better protect our planet.
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Hello,
I'm Abdellatif Chebboub from Algeria ( North Africa ) I'm a teacher of history and geography and civics I'm very interesting in space rocks ( meteorites )

 
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