Which Statement About the Cambrian Is False

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the Cambrian is false?

• A) Arthropods were abundant and diverse during this period.
• B) There was abundant multicellular terrestrial life.
• C) Large continents had already formed.
• D) Oxygen concentrations were approaching current levels.
• E) It came before the Ordovician.

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Definitions:

Igneous

Pertaining to rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, distinguished by minerals crystallized from molten material.

Oceanic Islands

Islands that are formed by volcanic activity in the ocean and are not located on continental shelves, often featuring unique ecosystems.

Partially Melted Rock

Rock that has undergone partial melting, often found in the Earth's mantle, leading to magmatic differentiation and volcanic activity.

Earth's Mantle

The part of the earth's interior between the crust and the outer core, composed of silicate rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron.