What initial observation led to the alvarez asteroid-impact theory?

Aform of energy that is reflected or emitted from objects in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space. there are many forms of  electromagnetic  energy including gamma rays, x rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves and radio waves.

I'm pretty sure the answer is c 

Aand b antarctica is a north pole.  field lines enter earth near the north pole.the magnetic pole near antarctica is a north pole.compasses point toward a magnetic pole that is a north pole.field lines circle earth from east to west.a compass can lead a hiker to the geographic north pole.