Which Is NOT a Reason That We Suspect That the Extinction

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a reason that we suspect that the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a large impact by a large object?

• A) Many dinosaur fossils are found below the K-T boundary, but none above it.
• B) The material in the K-T boundary is rich in iridium.
• C) Soot is found in the material in the K-T boundary, which probably came from fires caused by the impact.
• D) An impact crater has been found near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
• E) The remaining meteorite has been identified on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables balance to reflect accounts that may not be collectible.