How wide was the rock that destroyed Earth when "the dinosaurs roamed a lush and fertile planet"?
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8 miles
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6 miles
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7 miles
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5 miles
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This question asks about the width of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, with the claimed answer being 6 miles. Scientific estimates for the Chicxulub impactor that caused the K-Pg extinction are approximately 10-15 km (6-9 miles), making 6 miles a reasonable estimate within this range. The other options (5, 7, 8 miles) are close but less accurate to the scientific consensus.