Mesozoic Era

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What is the Mesozoic Era?

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The Mesozoic Era is a geological time period that lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known as the age of reptiles.

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How long did the Mesozoic Era last?

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The Mesozoic Era lasted for approximately 183 million years.

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What are the three main periods of the Mesozoic Era?

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The three main periods are the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

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What do we call the reptiles that ruled the land during the Mesozoic Era?

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Dinosaurs.

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In which period did the first mammals appear?

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Mammals first appeared in the Triassic period.

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What significant event marked the end of the Mesozoic Era?

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The mass extinction event that occurred about 66 million years ago, leading to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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What ocean surrounded the supercontinent Pangaea?

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The Pacific Ocean.

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When did the first flowering plants appear?

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The first flowering plants appeared during the Cretaceous period.

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What is the significance of the Jurassic period?

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The Jurassic period is known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of the first birds.

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What type of climate characterized the Mesozoic Era?

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The Mesozoic Era had a generally warm climate with high sea levels.