6. Meteors are formed in .............. layer. \( \begin{array}{llll}\text { a. mesosphere } & \text { b. ionosphere } & \text { c. exosphere } & \text { d. stratospher }\end{array} \)

Meteors are actually formed when space debris, such as meteoroids, enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up due to friction with the air. This stunning light show, known as a meteor or "shooting star," occurs primarily in the mesosphere, which is about 50-85 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This region is where the atmosphere is thin enough for meteoroids to ignite, leaving behind those captivating streaks of light. In everyday life, meteors can spark interest in astronomy and encourage people to look up at the night sky. Many enjoy meteor showers, which happen when Earth passes through the debris trail left by comets. Events like the Perseids or Leonids bring stargazers together, creating a fun and engaging way to learn more about our universe while enjoying the beauty of nature's fireworks display!