Multiple Choice
NEOs are a concern for every person on Earth because
A) they may collide with Earth and cause serious damage.
B) they contain a large amount of human-usable energy.
C) they are the sources of meteor showers.
D) they are primarily composed of rare, valuable materials.
E) they may harbor alien life.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q59: Meteor showers appear as if they are
Q60: Cratering evidence throughout the Solar System indicates
Q61: You find a blackened rock lying on
Q62: Why does the dust tail separate from
Q63: Most asteroids are located between the orbits
Q65: The nucleus of the typical comet is
Q66: Why do some short-period comets have orbits
Q67: Consider three comets that have orbital periods
Q68: The depth at which meteorites are found
Q69: Earth was impacted by a massive asteroid