How Many Times in the Last Century Have Meteorites Struck

question 1

Multiple Choice

How many times in the last century have meteorites struck people or their houses in North America?

• A) none
• B) only one
• C) only a few (less than 5 or so)
• D) about 15
• E) about 50 (one every couple of years)

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