18 Questions
During which era did the Paleozoic Era take place?
Paleozoic Era
Which period is known as the 'Age of the Trilobites'?
Cambrian
What was one significant event during the Paleozoic Era that led to a diversification of marine life forms?
Formation of supercontinent Pangea
Which species became dominant towards the end of the Paleozoic Era?
Reptiles
Why is the Cambrian Period significant in the Paleozoic Era?
Cambrian Explosion led to a diversification of marine life forms
What major event during the Cenozoic Era is believed to have caused mass extinction?
Impact of an asteroid
Which marine animal group is noted to have extinct before the dinosaurs existed?
Trilobites
Which era is characterized by the presence of flowering plants as dominant land features?
Cenozoic Era
Which of the following first appeared during the Cenozoic Era according to the text?
Humans
What caused tremendous forest fires during the impact event mentioned in the text?
Tremendous amount of dust in the atmosphere
Which animals became dominant during the Cenozoic Era?
Mammals
What led to the extinction of plants and animals during the Cenozoic Era according to the text?
Climatic changes and glacier events
What catastrophic event is hypothesized to have caused the mass extinction that ended the era?
Large asteroids or comets impacting Earth
During which geological time period did Pangaea start to separate?
Triassic Period
What were the first animals to appear during the Mesozoic Era's Triassic Period?
Dinosaurs
What became the dominant group of animals during the Mesozoic Era according to the text?
Dinosaurs
Which of the following land features first appeared during the Mesozoic Era's Cretaceous Period?
Flowering plants
How could a meteorite impact cause a mass extinction according to the text?
By blocking out sunlight with debris
Explore the impact of a catastrophic event during the Cenozoic Era that caused shock waves, forest fires, climate change, and led to the extinction of various plants and animals. Learn about the Timeframe of the event and its effects on the environment.
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