At the end of the Cretaceous (K/T boundary) what unusual geologic phenomenon occurred that has been linked to mass extinction and the end of the dinosaurs?
A) A 10 km diameter meteor impact occurred on the Yucatan peninsula.
B) The climate abruptly warmed and massive weathering of iridium poisoned the seas
C) Enormous outpourings of basaltic lavas built the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia.
D) Dinosaurs were hunted to extinction by Klingons.
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