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8.Question 8We find chondrules in meteorites that fall from the sky, but we have never found them on the Earth, the Moon, or Mars. Why not?1 pointNone of these is correctMaterials inside large bodies like the Earth, Moon, and Mar undergo so much transformation due to heat and pressure that their original structure is not preserved.Meteorites probably formed from different materials than the planetsThey are in the interior of the Earth where we cannot reach.They most likely form as the meteorite is falling through the atmosphere

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8.Question 8We find chondrules in meteorites that fall from the sky, but we have never found them on the Earth, the Moon, or Mars. Why not?1 pointNone of these is correctMaterials inside large bodies like the Earth, Moon, and Mar undergo so much transformation due to heat and pressure that their original structure is not preserved.Meteorites probably formed from different materials than the planetsThey are in the interior of the Earth where we cannot reach.They most likely form as the meteorite is falling through the atmosphere

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The most likely answer is: "Materials inside large bodies like the Earth, Moon, and Mars undergo so much transformation due to heat and pressure that their original structure is not preserved."

This is because chondrules are small round particles found in meteorites, which are believed to be among the oldest solid materials in the solar system. They are formed from rapid heating and cooling of molten droplets in space.

On larger bodies like Earth, Moon, and Mars, geological activity such as volcanism and tectonics, as well as high pressure and temperature conditions deep inside these bodies, can alter or destroy the original structure of these chondrules. Therefore, we do not find them in their original form on these bodies.

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9.Question 9Pallasites are not only once of the most beautiful types of meteorites that you can find, they are also one of the most special. Many things must happen before a pallasite can form and be delivered to your hand. Which of the following is NOT one of them?1 pointA piece of the core-mantle boundary from a shattered mini-planet must land on the EarthPieces of a shattered body must hit a resonance which puts them onto an Earth crossing orbitA body must form which is large enough to retain enough heat to differentiateSomeone has to find the pallasite on the Earth (and, eventually, it gets handed to you)All of these must happenA differentiated body must have an impact which shatters it into pieces

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