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Which period of the Paleozoic Era saw the most dramatic increase in the diversity of marine life?
Which period of the Paleozoic Era saw the most dramatic increase in the diversity of marine life?
- Ordovician
- Cambrian (correct)
- Devonian
- Carboniferous
Which group of terrestrial organisms experienced a significant adaptive radiation during the Mesozoic Era?
Which group of terrestrial organisms experienced a significant adaptive radiation during the Mesozoic Era?
- Mammals
- Arthropods
- Amphibians
- Reptiles (correct)
Which major event at the end of the Permian period led to the mass extinction of many marine and terrestrial species?
Which major event at the end of the Permian period led to the mass extinction of many marine and terrestrial species?
- Volcanic activity (correct)
- Meteor impact
- Glaciation
- Plate tectonic shifts
Which major group of terrestrial organisms experienced a significant adaptive radiation during the Cenozoic Era?
Which major group of terrestrial organisms experienced a significant adaptive radiation during the Cenozoic Era?
Which geological period is associated with the Pleistocene events, including the Ice Ages and the extinction of many large mammals?
Which geological period is associated with the Pleistocene events, including the Ice Ages and the extinction of many large mammals?