Page 60 Rock the earth

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Quick Check It means meteorite hits the earth violently. 1. What does rock the earth mean? It means meteorite hits the earth violently. 2. What is asteroids? are minor planets. Especially those of inner solar system.

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b d e a f c h g 1. An asteroid that fell to Earth might have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. 2. It destroyed half a million acres of forest, and trees as far away as 25 miles were knocked over 3. NEAR monitors objects such as asteroids near Earth to reduce the effect of the damage in case one of these objects falls to Earth. 4. Scientists believe that the asteroid Eros might strike Earth in 1.5 to 5 million years. 5. Because nearly three-quarters of the Earth is covered by water, and large areas are uninhabited.

1. I would take it to the lab. 1. I might examine it first. 2. I would call the police. 2. I might do nothing. 3. I would take a picture. 3. I might destroy it.

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