In 1994, Scientists Witnessed a Major Impact on a Planet

question 19

Multiple Choice

In 1994, scientists witnessed a major impact on a planet, which was a sober reminder that Earth-crossing comets and asteroids pose a serious threat to life on Earth. On which of the following planets did this impact occur?

• A) Jupiter
• B) Saturn
• C) Mars
• D) Neptune
• E) Pluto

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Utilitarian

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