When did the extinction of the dinosaurs occur?
A)about 3.5 billion years ago
B)about 2 billion years ago
C)540 million years ago
D)65 million years ago
E)less than 1 million years ago

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The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred about 65 million years ago, and is widely believed to have been caused by a catastrophic event, such as an asteroid impact, which drastically altered the climate and led to the demise of the giant reptiles.

When Did the Extinction of the Dinosaurs Occur