Multiple Choice
What major event occurred during the Paleozoic Era?
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History of Life on Earth
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Mesozoic Era?
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It is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs.
B
It is known as the age of mammals.
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It occurred before the Paleozoic Era.
D
It ended with the Permian mass extinction.
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Begin by understanding the timeline of geological eras. The Mesozoic Era is one of the three major eras in the Phanerozoic Eon, following the Paleozoic Era and preceding the Cenozoic Era.
Recognize the key characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. It is often referred to as the 'Age of Reptiles' due to the dominance of dinosaurs during this time.
Clarify the chronological order of the eras. The Mesozoic Era occurred after the Paleozoic Era, not before it.
Understand the major extinction events. The Mesozoic Era ended with the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, not the Permian mass extinction, which marked the end of the Paleozoic Era.
Identify the era known as the 'Age of Mammals.' This term is associated with the Cenozoic Era, which follows the Mesozoic Era.
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