One of the World's Largest Contributors to Global Climate Change

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Multiple Choice

One of the world's largest contributors to global climate change in the region is:

• A) Indonesia.
• B) Indochina.
• C) the Philippines.
• D) Vietnam.

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Definitions:

Mesozoic Era

Span of geologic time commonly known as the Age of Reptiles; divided into Triassic (252–201 mya), Jurassic (201–145 mya), and Cretaceous (145–66 mya) periods; ended with the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species.

Dominant Life Form

The prevailing organisms in a particular ecosystem, characterized by their extensive presence and influence on that environment.

Reptiles

Vertebrates characterized by dry skin with horny scales and adaptations for terrestrial reproduction; include turtles, snakes, and alligators; reptiles are a paraphyletic group unless birds are included.

Eons

The largest division of geological time, comprising multiple eras, and spanning hundreds of millions to billions of years, marking significant changes in the Earth's geology and biological history.