Which of Earth's Major Extinctions Was the Most Extensive, Eliminating

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of Earth's major extinctions was the most extensive, eliminating 70 percent of all terrestrial organisms and up to 95 percent of marine organisms?

• A)Cambrian Explosion
• B)Permian Extinction
• C)Cretaceous Extinction
• D)Late Devonian Extinction

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Definitions:

Step-down Method

An accounting method used for allocating indirect costs to different departments based on a hierarchy where the first allocation base is the costliest department.

Personnel Department

The division of a business that is focused on activities relating to employees, such as hiring, training, and benefits administration.

Number Of Employees

The total count of individuals employed by a business or organization at a specific point in time.

Step-down Method

A method used in accounting to allocate service department costs to production departments in stages.