Most scientists accept that the most probable reason for the extinction of the dinosaurs was
A) the result of an asteroid impact.
B) the loss of food sources.
C) from being out-competed by mammals.
D) gas emissions from volcanoes.
E) giant tsunamis caused by earthquakes.

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The most widely accepted theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs is the impact of an asteroid or comet, which caused a global climate change and mass extinction event. This theory is supported by numerous pieces of evidence, including the discovery of a large impact crater in Mexico and a global layer of iridium-rich sediment that corresponds to the time of the extinction.

Most Scientists Accept That the Most Probable Reason for the Extinction