Which of the Following Catastrophes Is Linked to the End-Permian

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following catastrophes is linked to the end-Permian mass extinction?

• A) Earthquakes and tsunamis destroyed much of Earth's surface, killing most land-dwelling organisms.
• B) Glaciers covered most of the land and shallow seas, preventing plant growth.
• C) A meteor impact filled the atmosphere with ash and dust, blocking out the Sun and causing global cooling.
• D) Volcanic eruptions cooled the planet by shading incoming solar radiation.
• E) Flood basalts caused a massive spike in atmospheric CO₂, leading to extreme global warming.

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