A major comet or meteorite impact occurred in Mexico at the time boundary between the _______________.
A)Pleistocene and Pliocene
B)Precambrian and Cambrian
C)Cretaceous and Tertiary
D)Pliocene and Miocene
E)Jurassic and Cretaceous

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The major comet or meteorite impact occurred in Mexico at the time boundary between the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods, also known as the K-T boundary. This event is believed to have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species.

A Major Comet or Meteorite Impact Occurred in Mexico at the Time