When a Meteorite Large Enough to Cause a Crater Hits

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a meteorite large enough to cause a crater hits the Earth,the size of the impact crater is ________________.

• A)smaller than the meteorite
• B)perhaps 10-20 times the diameter of the meteorite
• C)about the same as the meteorite
• D)determined by the angle of impact
• E)determined mostly by the rock type at the point of impact

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