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No one really know what exactly caused the dinosaurs to become extinct. Some theories include a giant meterite crashing into the Gulf of Mexico and causing a huge explosion of dust, ash, and debris. The impact of the meterite caused all of the dinosaurs to die off and become extinct.

Another theory scientist believe is the cause of the extinction of dinosaurs is the theory of a huge ice age. Tempertures decreased so much that it caused unliveable conditions for the dinosaurs.

http://www.dinosaurfact.net/dinoextinct.php This link will allow you to go to a website which provides more information and different theories on why the dinosaurs became extinct.