During the K-Pg mass extinction event, soot and ash were thrown into the atmosphere, darkening the sky for months. Some mammals were able to survive and proliferate. Which factor contributed to this success?(1 point)

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The ability to regulate their body temperatures in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures.
The ability to regulate their body temperatures in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures.

There were new predators because the dinosaurs were instantly killed.
There were new predators because the dinosaurs were instantly killed.

Many mammals developed the ability to fly, allowing them to escape the impact site.
Many mammals developed the ability to fly, allowing them to escape the impact site.

A decrease in oceanic and lake habitat, leading to marine mammal evolution.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The ability to regulate their body temperatures in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures.

This factor contributed to the success of some mammals during the K-Pg mass extinction event, as they could maintain their body temperature and survive in the harsh conditions that followed the impact, such as reduced sunlight and cooler temperatures.