Asked by Leslie Nguyen on May 11, 2024

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extinction event at end led to demise of dinosaurs

A) Carboniferous
B) Cretaceous
C) Ordovician
D) Pleistocene
E) Triassic

Cretaceous

The geological period between 145 and 66 million years ago, noted for the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of flowering plants.

Extinction Event

A significant loss of biodiversity occurring rapidly due to factors like climatic changes, habitat destruction, or the impact of humankind.

Triassic

The first period of the Mesozoic Era, occurring approximately 252 to 201 million years ago, marked by the recovery of life forms from the Permian extinction.

  • Comprehend the principle of geological epochs and key occurrences during these times.
  • Explain the impact of extinction events, particularly the one that led to the demise of dinosaurs.
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MALLIKA SACHDEVMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period led to the demise of the dinosaurs.