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Earth, however, never passes through the belt between between Mars and Jupiter or the [[Kuiper Belt]] which lies just outside of our solar system.

Earth, however, never passes through the belt between between Mars and Jupiter or the [[Kuiper Belt]] which lies just outside of our solar system.

Meteorites from those belts break free and may collide with Earth.

Meteoroids from those belts break free and may collide with Earth.

There are currently several hundred known asteroids, called Apollo asteroids, that are in Earth-crossing orbits.  

There are currently several hundred known [[asteroid]]s, called Apollo asteroids, that are in Earth-crossing orbits.  

Strictly speaking, "meteors" are stones that are falling through the sky (aka "fireballs"). When they hit the ground, they become known as "meteorite." However, not many people bother to make this technical distinction.  

Strictly speaking, "meteors" are stones that are falling through the sky (aka "fireballs"). If a meteor hits the ground, it becomes known as a ''[[meteorite]]'' However, not many people bother to make this technical distinction.  

If a meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it is often referred to as a "shooting star" or "falling star".

If a meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it is often referred to as a "shooting star" or "falling star".