The depth at which meteorites are found in Antarctica tells scientists
A) the type of asteroid the meteorite fragmented from.
B) the history of impacts over time.
C) the direction the meteorite originated from.
D) the original kinetic energy of the meteorite.
E) the original mass of the meteorite.

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The depth at which meteorites are found in Antarctica can indicate the history of impacts over time, as deeper meteorites are typically older and have been buried by accumulating ice and snow layers.

The Depth at Which Meteorites Are Found in Antarctica Tells