The First Hint of the Role of Asteroids in Extinction

question 117

Multiple Choice

The first hint of the role of asteroids in extinction of the dinosaurs came from:

• A)finding the huge crater in the Yucatan.
• B)finding dinosaur fossils with meteorites imbedded in them.
• C)finding a layer of worldwide iridium enriched dust.
• D)finding that dinosaurs were warm-blooded and smart.
• E)finding that no volcanic eruptions were linked to their disappearance.

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Definitions:

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears, and motivations.

Naturalistic Intelligence

An intelligence type proposed by Howard Gardner that involves the ability to recognize, categorize, and draw upon certain features of the environment.

S Factors

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Crystallized Intelligence

The capacity to apply acquired knowledge and past experiences.