Question

Scientists have found evidence for asteroids colliding with Earth during its past. Some of these impact events have been correlated with
A.
neither global climate changes nor mass extinctions.
B.
global climate changes but not mass extinctions.
C.
both mass extinctions and global climate changes.
D.
mass extinctions but not global climate changes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is **C. both mass extinctions and global climate changes.**

Research has indicated that several asteroid impact events in Earth's history have coincided with significant global climate changes and mass extinctions, particularly the well-known event that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago.