How Do Scientists Determine the Fraction of All Meteorite Impacts

question 75

Multiple Choice

How do scientists determine the fraction of all meteorite impacts that are stony meteorites?

• A) by traveling immediately to the sites of impacts
• B) by counting accumulated debris in Antarctica
• C) by taking spectra of nearby asteroids
• D) by inventorying museum collections

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