Which of these has not been suggested as a method to possibly deflect an asteroid from hitting Earth? O Using its own gravity to "tow" it. O Hitting it with explosions or impacts to push it. O Painting it. O Using rockets to push it. O All of these are possible methods to deflect an asteroid.

Which of these has not been suggested as a method to possibly deflect an asteroid from hitting Earth? O Using its own gravity to "tow" it. O Hitting it with explosions or impacts to push it. O Painting it. O Using rockets to push it. O All of these are possible methods to deflect an asteroid.

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Which of these has not been suggested
as a method to possibly deflect an
asteroid from hitting Earth?
O Using its own gravity to "tow" it.
O Hitting it with explosions or impacts to
push it.
O Painting it.
O Using rockets to push it.
O All of these are possible methods to deflect
an asteroid.

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