Investigating a Mass Extinction Event - Field Trip

The video explores the theme of extinction, focusing on mass extinctions, particularly the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. It includes a field trip to Makoshaka State Park to study the KPG boundary, a geological marker of this extinction event. The video discusses the causes of the extinction, such as an asteroid impact, and introduces the concept of the Anthropocene, highlighting human impact on the planet. Personal reflections on extinction and its significance are also shared.

What is the KPG boundary known for?

• The middle of the Paleozoic Era

• The beginning of the Jurassic Period

• The end of the Cretaceous Period

• The start of the Triassic Period

Where is Makoshaka State Park located?

• Northern Arizona

• Western California

• Eastern Montana

• Southern Texas

What is the significance of the KPG boundary in geological history?

• It shows the rise of the first human civilizations

• It indicates the first appearance of mammals

• It signifies the extinction of the dinosaurs

• It marks the start of the Ice Age

What is believed to have caused the mass extinction event that ended the Cretaceous Period?

• Asteroid impact

• Tectonic shifts

• Ice age

• Volcanic eruptions

What does the term 'Anthropocene' refer to?

• A new species of dinosaur

• A type of rock formation

• A recent geological epoch influenced by humans

• A prehistoric ocean

How does the narrator view the Anthropocene?

• As a period of human dominance

• As a time of geological stability

• As a reminder of human responsibility

• As an era of technological advancement

What emotion does the narrator feel when visiting the KPG boundary?

• Fear

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Humility