What Evidence Supports the Hypothesis That a Meteorite Impact Might

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Essay

What evidence supports the hypothesis that a meteorite impact might have caused the extinction at the end of the Mesozoic?

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Definitions:

Compare

To examine two or more objects, ideas, or entities to identify similarities and differences between them.

Contrast Effects

The enhancement or reduction in perception and judgement of stimuli when compared to a recently encountered contrasting stimulus.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, varying between individuals and conditions.

Sensory Adaptation

How sensory receptors gradually become less perceptive to continuous stimuli as time passes.