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Asteroid Hits Earth
Age 8 · Science
A huge space rock crashed into Earth 66 million years ago. The crash changed the world so much that most dinosaurs could not survive.
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In the picture
- A rocky asteroid with a fiery trail
- A bright burst and dust cloud at the impact point
- A spreading ring of dust and rock pieces
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Key takeaways
- A giant asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago.
- The impact helped cause most dinosaurs to die out.
Quiz: Asteroid Hits Earth (Age 8)
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What hit Earth 66 million years ago?
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What happened to most dinosaurs after the asteroid impact?
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When did the giant asteroid hit Earth?
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