At About What Frequency Is Earth Struck by a Meteorite

question 14

Multiple Choice

At about what frequency is Earth struck by a meteorite large enough (about 10 km in diameter) to cause mass extinctions?

• A)About every 1 million years
• B)About every 10 million years
• C)About every 100 million years
• D)This has yet to occur on Earth

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