TED-Ed: What really killed the dinosaurs? (It wasn’t just the asteroid) | Sean P. S. Gulick

The video explores the catastrophic asteroid impact that led to the extinction of dinosaurs. It describes the pre-impact Earth, the immediate effects of the asteroid, and the subsequent climate changes that caused mass extinction. The video also discusses the survival of certain species and the potential for future asteroid impacts, highlighting the importance of addressing current climate change issues.

What type of plants did the juvenile sauropod feast on?

Describe the immediate effects of the asteroid impact on Earth.

How did the asteroid impact contribute to climate change?

What was the estimated percentage of life on Earth that went extinct due to the asteroid impact?

What were some of the survival strategies of organisms that persisted after the extinction event?

What are the current risks associated with near-Earth asteroids?

In what ways can humanity avoid large-scale devastation from climate change?