What astronomical phenomenon, formed of split asteroids or planetary rocks, provides clues about our solar system?
stars
galaxies
comets
meteorites
Meteorites provide clues about our solar system. Many were formed in the early solar system ( Figure below ). Some are from asteroids that have split apart. A few are rocks from nearby bodies like Mars. For this to happen, an asteroid smashed into Mars and sent up debris. A bit of the debris entered Earth’s atmosphere as a meteor.