How Many Times in the Last Century Have Meteorites Struck

question 17

Multiple Choice

How many times in the last century have meteorites struck and killed people in North America?

• A)none
• B)only one
• C)only a few (less than five or so)​
• D)about 15
• E)about 50 (one every couple of years)

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