Problem 1
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The greatest extinction in the history of life on Earth: a. occurred at the end of the Permian period. b. occurred at the end of the Cretaceous period. c. occurred at the end of the Ordovician period. d. occurred at the end of the Cambrian era. may be occurring now.
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The greatest extinction in the history of life on Earth occurred at the end of the Permian period.
1Step 1: Understand the Extinctions in Different Periods
Read about the different periods and eras mentioned: the Permian period, Cretaceous period, Ordovician period, and Cambrian era. Understand the severity and scale of extinctions that happened during those times.
2Step 2: Compare the Extinctions
Compare the extinction events from each period and era. This could involve considering the number of species that went extinct, or the percentage of life on earth that was affected
3Step 3: Identify the Greatest Extinction
Identify which amongst these brought about the greatest extinction. This can be done by determining which event had the largest loss in biodiversity and most impactful changes on life on Earth
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