Asked by Phuong Nguyen on Jul 15, 2024
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Mass extinctions
A) are the result of humans damaging the natural environment.
B) are the result of humans exploiting wildlife and using pesticides.
C) occurred in cycles when organisms fail to evolve.
D) have occurred about 4 or 5 times in fossil record.
E) require life to evolve again from protocells.
Mass Extinctions
Events in Earth's history where large numbers of species become extinct in a relatively short period of time.
Fossil Record
The collection of all known fossils and their placement in rock formations and sedimentary layers, providing evidence of past life and evolutionary histories.
Protocells
Simple, self-organized, prebiotic structures that are considered the precursors to living cells.
- Identify the factors and consequences of mass extinctions on the diversification and evolution of life.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the factors and consequences of mass extinctions on the diversification and evolution of life.
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