What significant event is associated with an asteroid in Earth's history?

Asteroids: Unveiling Their Mysteries and Impact on Earth

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The extinction of the dinosaurs
The formation of the moon
The creation of the Grand Canyon
The Ice Age
2.
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How do asteroids differ from planets in our solar system?
They orbit the moon
They have a fixed shape
They are larger than planets
They are smaller and orbit the sun
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where is the majority of asteroids located in our solar system?
Between Earth and Mars
Between Mars and Jupiter
Beyond Pluto
Near the sun
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a unique characteristic of asteroids?
They all have the same shape
They are identical in size
No two asteroids are identical
They are all spherical
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why should we not worry too much about asteroids hitting Earth?
Most disintegrate in Earth's atmosphere
They are made of ice
They are too small to cause damage
They are always deflected by the moon
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