Cretaceous Period Geological Events

The video discusses the Cretaceous period, the last era of the Mesozoic, known for dinosaurs like triceratops and stegosaurus. It highlights the emergence of flowering plants, insects, and mammals. The breakup of Pangaea led to increased biodiversity. The period ended with a mass extinction, wiping out dinosaurs but sparing birds and mammals.

Which era does the Cretaceous period belong to?

• Proterozoic

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

What type of plants first appeared during the Cretaceous period?

• Conifers

• Ferns

• Mosses

• Flowering plants

What was a significant geological event during the Cretaceous period?

• Formation of the Grand Canyon

• Breaking apart of Pangaea

• Formation of the Himalayas

• Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Which of the following groups survived the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period?

• Ammonites

• Mammals

• Pterosaurs

• Dinosaurs

What major event marks the end of the Cretaceous period?

• The Ice Age

• A mass extinction

• The formation of the Atlantic Ocean

• The rise of mammals