Refer to the Figure Depicting a Layer of Iridium at the Cretaceous-Tertiary

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Essay

Refer to the figure depicting a layer of Iridium at the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) boundary between strata from two different periods in Earth's history. Explain the significance of the globally distributed iridium layer found in strata with an age of approximately 65.5 million years.Explain which kinds of species went extinct at this time, and why (be as specific as possible).

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods and services between two or more parties.

Tuscarora War

A conflict between the British, Dutch, and German settlers and the Tuscarora Native Americans in North Carolina during the early 18th century.

Slaving Raids

Expeditions or attacks aimed at capturing individuals to be sold or traded as slaves, a practice common in various parts of the world throughout history.

Colonial Authority

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