Why Is the Probability of Dying from a Meteorite Impact

Multiple Choice

Why is the probability of dying from a meteorite impact greater than that of dying in an automobile accident?

A) because fatal meteorite impacts are likely to occur very frequently
B) because there is a high probability that any person will be hit directly by a meteorite
C) because a large meteorite impact would cause a very high number of fatalities
D) because there are millions of meteoroids in near-Earth orbit