Exploring the Impact of Plate Tectonics on Extinction Events

What geological process has been a major factor in altering ecosystems and climate on Earth?

• Oceanic currents

• Solar flares

• Continental drift

• Volcanic eruptions

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What role do tectonic plates play in changing the Earth's geography?

• All of the above

• They create mountains and valleys

• They cause volcanic eruptions

• They alter river courses and wind patterns

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What was a significant consequence of the breakup of Gondwana?

• Formation of the Himalayas

• Start of the Industrial Revolution

• Development of the Amazon rainforest

• Initiation of a prolonged Ice Age

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How did the breakup of Gondwana affect marine life?

• Decreased salinity in oceans

• Increased ocean temperatures

• Changed marine currents

• All of the above

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Which factor is primarily responsible for massive extinctions according to the video?

• Climatic changes

• Continental alignments

• Evolutionary adaptations

• Meteor impacts

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What is a direct cause of all massive extinctions mentioned in the video?

• Desertification

• Glacial periods

• Climatic changes

• Global warming

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What does the video suggest about the survivors of mass extinctions?

• They are the largest

• They are the strongest

• They are the most adaptable

• They are the luckiest

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According to the video, what is vital for evolution?

• Stable environments

• Massive extinctions

• Constant temperatures

• Abundant resources

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How does life on Earth respond to new environmental challenges according to the video?

• By going extinct

• By adapting and evolving

• Through rapid evolution

• By migrating to new habitats

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What does the video imply about the future of species on Earth?

• All species will eventually adapt

• Most species will migrate to new planets

• Some species will thrive indefinitely

• No species is guaranteed survival

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