Question

The falling meteorites on the earth act as a source of information about the interior of the earth. Justify the above statement.

X. Meteorites are part of solar system.

Y. Meteorites have same composition as that of the earth.

Options

• X is true and Y is false

• X is false and Y is true

• Both X and Y are true

• Both X and Y are false

Answer 1

Both X and Y are true

Explanation:

Meteorites are part of the solar system and share a similar composition to the earth’s interior. Studying meteorites helps scientists understand the earth’s internal makeup since direct access is impossible, reinforcing that meteorites provide clues about earth’s composition and origin.