Cenozoic Era Quiz

During which period did the Cenozoic Era begin?

• Oligocene Epoch

• Miocene Epoch

• Eocene Epoch

• Paleogene Period

What was the climate like during the Paleocene Epoch?

• Cool and dry

• Seasonal with glaciers

• Warm and uniform

• Hot and humid

Which animals appeared during the Paleocene Epoch after the extinction of dinosaurs?

• Dinosaurs

• Whales

• Birds

• Rodents

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What plants quickly evolved during the Paleocene Epoch?

• Pines and cacti

• Conifers and cycads

• Palm trees and mangroves

• Ferns and mosses

What was the climate like during the Eocene Epoch?

• Hot and humid

• Seasonal with glaciers

• Warm and uniform

• Cool and dry

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What significant event occurred near the end of the Eocene Epoch?

• Global cooling event

• Formation of the Himalayas

• Extraterrestrial impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-7

What was the climate like during the Oligocene Epoch?

• Warm and humid

• Hot and arid

• Cold and icy

• Cool, dry, and seasonal

What animals flourished during the Oligocene Epoch due to the increase in grasslands?

• Marine mammals

• Reptiles

• Hoofed mammals

• Primates

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What was the major plant change during the Oligocene Epoch?

• Appearance of kelp forests

• Expansion of conifers

• Diversification of flowering plants

• Evolution of grasses

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What was the climate like during the Miocene Epoch?

• Cool and dry

• Hot and humid

• Warm and uniform

• Seasonal with glaciers

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1