Which of the following is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs on Earth?
A) An asteroid
B) A meteoroid
C) A comet
D) Interplanetary dust

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An asteroid impact is widely accepted as the primary cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. This theory is supported by evidence such as the Chicxulub crater in the Yucatán Peninsula and a global layer of iridium-rich dust, both of which are consistent with an asteroid impact event.

Which of the Following Is Believed to Have Caused the Extinction