Although the Risk from Asteroids Is High, We Probably Should

question 20

True/False

Although the risk from asteroids is high, we probably should not worry too much because incidence is extremely rare.

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation.

Drought Tolerant

Refers to plants that are able to survive and thrive in conditions with very little water.

Low-growing Grasses

Grass species that have a short stature, typically found in lawns or as ground cover.

Rain Shadows

Rain shadows are dry areas on the leeward side of mountain ranges, where the landscape blocks precipitation from reaching the interior.