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What event marked the end of the Triassic period?
What event marked the end of the Triassic period?
- Mass extinction (correct)
- Evolution of earliest birds from reptile ancestors
- Separation of Pangaea into Laurasia and Gondwanaland
- Appearance of flowering plants
During which period did dinosaurs reach their peak in size and distribution?
During which period did dinosaurs reach their peak in size and distribution?
- Jurassic period
- Triassic period
- Cretaceous period (correct)
- Tertiary period
What was the climate like during the Cretaceous period?
What was the climate like during the Cretaceous period?
- Warm and humid
- Cool and dry
- Cold and icy
- Warm with no ice at the poles (correct)
What marked the end of the Cretaceous period?
What marked the end of the Cretaceous period?
When did the continents reach their present locations?
When did the continents reach their present locations?
What evolved to fill niches vacated by dinosaurs during the Tertiary period?
What evolved to fill niches vacated by dinosaurs during the Tertiary period?
When did the first flowering plants appear?
When did the first flowering plants appear?
What type of environment prevailed during the Tertiary period?
What type of environment prevailed during the Tertiary period?
What marked the beginning of the Cenozoic Era?
What marked the beginning of the Cenozoic Era?
During which period did mammals increase in size?
During which period did mammals increase in size?
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