What really killed the Dinosaurs?

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Last updated 08 February 2012, created 22 February 2011, viewed 4,923

This task requires students to look at 4 possible theories as to what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Students need to look at the evidence for each of the theories (some of which contradicts) and then make up thier own mind as to what they think the cause/s were

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It_is_one_of_the_greatest_puzzles_in_paleontology.doc (86kb, Word document)

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KS4 / Physics / Earth & space (880)

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Excellent resource on asteroid impacts and other potential causes for dinsaur extinction. Great video clips and animations. Well worth it if this is on your GCSE course. from grahamstevens, 08 February 2012	(report comment)	5 out of 5
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