What was the first line of evidence that the Cretaceous Mass Extinctions were caused predominantly

by a large meteorite impact? What will be an ideal response?


An abnormally high concentration of iridium was discovered in a 2.5 cm-thick clay layer in Italy,
which was followed by many more discoveries of high iridium in rocks that age. Iridium is common in
some meteorites, and the high concentration could be explained by a large meteorite impact.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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