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During which period did the first fish evolve, marking the beginning of the Cambrian Period?
During which period did the first fish evolve, marking the beginning of the Cambrian Period?
- Ordovician Period (correct)
- Devonian Period
- Proterozoic Eon
- Silurian Period
What is a characteristic feature of the Mesozoic Era, known as the Age of the Dinosaurs?
What is a characteristic feature of the Mesozoic Era, known as the Age of the Dinosaurs?
- Abundance of trilobites
- Predominance of dinosaurs (correct)
- Evolution of flowering plants
- Extinction of all marine life
Which period in Earth's history is associated with the peak distribution and extinction of dinosaurs?
Which period in Earth's history is associated with the peak distribution and extinction of dinosaurs?
- Permian Period
- Carboniferous Period
- Triassic Period
- Jurassic Period (correct)
When did the earliest bird evolve from reptile ancestors according to the provided text?
When did the earliest bird evolve from reptile ancestors according to the provided text?
Which supercontinent started to separate into Laurasia during the Triassic Period?
Which supercontinent started to separate into Laurasia during the Triassic Period?
In which era are the Tertiary and Quaternary periods found?
In which era are the Tertiary and Quaternary periods found?
During which period did the Earth's climate cool, leading to a series of ice ages and the creation of land bridges between continents?
During which period did the Earth's climate cool, leading to a series of ice ages and the creation of land bridges between continents?
Which epoch witnessed the evolution of our own species, Homo sapiens?
Which epoch witnessed the evolution of our own species, Homo sapiens?
In which period did mammals evolve to fill most niches vacated by dinosaurs?
In which period did mammals evolve to fill most niches vacated by dinosaurs?
What major event occurred about 12,000 years ago, signaling the end of the last ice age?
What major event occurred about 12,000 years ago, signaling the end of the last ice age?
Which period saw the Earth's climate being generally warm and humid, allowing mammals to increase in size?
Which period saw the Earth's climate being generally warm and humid, allowing mammals to increase in size?
Which eon contains the Proterozoic Eon?
Which eon contains the Proterozoic Eon?
Which of the following periods is characterized by the formation of the supercontinent Pangea and the development of adaptations to dryness in plants and animals?
Which of the following periods is characterized by the formation of the supercontinent Pangea and the development of adaptations to dryness in plants and animals?
During which period did the first seed plants evolve, possessing protective seed coats and stored food for survival?
During which period did the first seed plants evolve, possessing protective seed coats and stored food for survival?
Which of the following events occurred during the Carboniferous Period?
Which of the following events occurred during the Carboniferous Period?
Which of the following statements about the Silurian Period is true?
Which of the following statements about the Silurian Period is true?
During which period did the first amphibians evolve, capable of living both in water and on land?
During which period did the first amphibians evolve, capable of living both in water and on land?
Which of the following statements about the Ordovician Period is true?
Which of the following statements about the Ordovician Period is true?
