Solved

Barringer Crater in Arizona Was Formed When a 300,000-Ton Asteroid

Question 12

Multiple Choice

Barringer Crater in Arizona was formed when a 300,000-ton asteroid slammed into Earth 50,000 years ago. Which statement accurately depicts this event?


A) ​The asteroid hit so early that it had little influence on the history of life.
B) ​The asteroid produced about 150 times the energy of the bomb that hit Hiroshima.
C) ​The impact of the asteroid resulted in a minor crater.
D) ​The cause of the crater has been determined by examining fossils found at the site.
E) ​The impact of the asteroid released only minor amounts of energy.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents