Suppose you were tasked to evaluate the damage risk posed by a comet that was headed toward earth. Based on what you know about the average properties of comets, how would you evaluate the risk variables of density and speed for such a comet (as compared to other NEO's)?
A) High risk due to the density, low risk due to the average speed.
B) High risk due to the density, high risk due to the average speed.
C) Low risk due to the density, low risk due to the average speed.
D) Low risk due to the density, high risk due to the average speed.

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Comets generally have lower density compared to asteroids, but they can travel at higher speeds, increasing their kinetic energy and potential impact risk.

Suppose You Were Tasked to Evaluate the Damage Risk Posed