You and a friend are arguing about the demise of dinosaurs. Based on a recent journal article you read, you argue that dinosaurs predated humans. Your friend maintains that dinosaurs and humans existed together because that is what the Bible suggests. Your friend's explanation is a(n):
A) commonsense explanation.
B) scientific explanation.
C) explanation based on belief.
D) pseudoexplanation.

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Your friend's explanation is based on belief, as it relies on religious texts rather than scientific evidence or reasoning.

You and a Friend Are Arguing About the Demise of Dinosaurs