Which short-term environmental change would a very small asteroid or comet impact on Earth most likely cause? flooding extinction surface craters weather pattern changes

The correct answer is C. Surface craters

Explanation:

Short-term environmental changes involve temporary changes and effects in the ecosystem, which are mainly minor. In the case of a small asteroid or comet, this will likely lead to surface craters or changes in the surface of the impact zone. This is because the craters and asteroids impact the surface at hight speed. Also, because this is a minor event it might lead to the death of some organisms but not the extinction of these and it is not expected this has major effects such as changes in weather. Thus, the short-term effect that this will most likely cause is "surface craters."