A) describes the size of the asteroid, while Passage 2 only mentions its impact.
B) concludes that the extinction happened before the asteroid hit, while Passage 2 says
the extinction happened after the asteroid hit.
C) explains how mammals were affected by the KT extinction, while Passage 2 does
not.
D) contradicts the previous theory concerning the KT extinction, while Passage 2
supports it.52 .Is the main conclusion of the study described in Passage 2 consistent with the panel’s
conclusion, as described in Passage 1?
A) Yes, since the asteroid caused earthquakes and volcano eruptions that shrouded the
earth in debris.
B) Yes, since the asteroid is considered the primary cause of the KT extinction by both
parties.
C) No, since the study in Passage 2 conveys doubt about the timing of the asteroid
impact.
D) No, since Passage 1 concludes that the asteroid impact led to the growth of mammal
populations.
STOP
If you finish before time is called, you may check your work on this section only.
Do not turn to any other section in the test.