Bombardment of the Earth by asteroids and comets early in its history
A) led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
B) contributed to the growth of the planet.
C) caused the Earth to stop growing.
D) pushed the Earth out of its orbit.
E) created the atmosphere.

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Bombardment of the Earth by asteroids and comets early in its history contributed to the growth of the planet through the accumulation of material, including water and organic molecules, which may have played a role in the development of life.

Bombardment of the Earth by Asteroids and Comets Early in Its