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If the asteroid didn't hit, then of the multitude of animal orders that went extinct (ammonites, most marine reptiles like mosasaurs, dinosaurs, etc) would any have survived to this day?
ndnkyd said:It's all speculative, really.
Intuition would say that they would still be alive today, but how do you do about proving that?
Exactly, it's a thought experinment.It's all speculative, really.
Probably, and we wouldn't be here.aquitaine said:If the asteroid didn't hit, then of the multitude of animal orders that went extinct (ammonites, most marine reptiles like mosasaurs, dinosaurs, etc) would any have survived to this day?
The K-T extinction, also known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, was a mass extinction event that occurred approximately 66 million years ago. It is known for causing the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species of plants and animals.
A thought experiment is a mental exercise or hypothetical scenario used to explore a concept or theory. It does not involve any physical experimentation, but instead relies on reasoning and imagination to understand a concept or idea.
The K-T extinction thought experiment involves imagining a scenario where a large asteroid or comet strikes the Earth, causing a global catastrophe. This event is believed to have been the cause of the K-T extinction, and the thought experiment helps scientists understand the effects of such an impact.
The thought experiment allows scientists to explore the potential consequences of a catastrophic event on Earth. It can help us understand how ecosystems and species may respond to such an event and how it could impact the planet's climate and environment.
Some critics argue that the thought experiment is limited in its ability to accurately predict the effects of the K-T extinction, as it is based on hypothetical scenarios. Others suggest that it may oversimplify the complexity of the actual event and its impacts on Earth's ecosystems.