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Question
Dinosaurs became extinct Millions of years ago: A. 98 B. 68 C. 89 D. 86 E. 65
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, which wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs, occurred approximately 66 million years ago. 65 million years ago is the commonly cited and accepted approximate figure.
Hint
This is a key number in paleontology, marking the end of the dinosaur age.