Multiple Choice
If we identified a large object on a collision course with Earth,what would be the best approach to minimize the hazard,given today's technology?
A) Evacuate the area where the object is expected to hit.
B) Blow the object apart with nuclear weapons before it impacts Earth.
C) Blow the object apart with conventional weapons before it impacts Earth.
D) Attempt to deflect the object onto a different orbital path.
E) Do nothing, since we have no appropriate technology at this time.
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