Most scientists believe that the dinosaurs went extinct due to ____.
A)runaway global warming
B)competition from early mammals
C)a meteorite impact
D)a pandemic disease
E)unknown causes

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The most widely accepted theory is that a large meteorite impact caused a catastrophic event that ultimately led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. This theory is supported by the global presence of a layer of iridium (a rare element found in meteorites) in rocks dating back to the time of the extinction, as well as evidence of a massive crater in the Gulf of Mexico that dates back to the same time period.

Most Scientists Believe That the Dinosaurs Went Extinct Due to ____