The extinction of dinosaurs was probably due to the breakup of Pangaea and the resulting cooling of the world's climate.

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The extinction of dinosaurs is widely believed to be the result of a catastrophic event, most likely a large asteroid impact that caused massive global changes such as wildfires, acid rain, and a "nuclear winter" effect. While the breakup of Pangaea and cooling of the world's climate may have had an impact on the evolution of dinosaurs, they are not considered to be the primary cause of their extinction.

The Extinction of Dinosaurs Was Probably Due to the Breakup