Mass extinction

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What are the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic?

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They are all Eras in the geological time scale.

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What was the Great Dying?

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It was the End-Permian extinction event, the most severe extinction event in Earth's history.

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What percentage of species were wiped off the earth during the Triassic - Jurassic Extinction?

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80% of all species were wiped off the earth.

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What is a natural cause of extinction?

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Climate change is a natural cause of extinction.

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What is the primary cause of the 6th extinction?

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Human activity is the most likely cause of the 6th extinction.

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Define mass extinction.

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A mass extinction is a widespread and rapid decrease in the biodiversity on Earth, typically characterized by the extinction of a large number of species in a relatively short period.

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What is the difference between a mass extinction and a background extinction?

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Mass extinction events are significant and rapid losses of biodiversity, while background extinctions are the normal rate of extinction that occurs over time.

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Name one of the five major mass extinction events in Earth's history.

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The End-Permian extinction is one of the five major mass extinction events.

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What role do volcanic eruptions play in mass extinctions?

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Volcanic eruptions can lead to climate change and habitat destruction, contributing to mass extinction events.

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How does human activity contribute to extinction?

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Human activity contributes to extinction through habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation of species.