Cataclysmic Events Have the Potential to Render Vast Regions of the Earth

question 29

Short Answer

Cataclysmic events have the potential to render vast regions of the earth uninhabitable and exterminate their biota; the most recent event occurred 65 million years ago when a(n) _______struck the Earth.

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Definitions:

Coastal States

Regions located along the coastline, often characterized by their unique economic, cultural, and environmental aspects due to proximity to the ocean.

Empress of China

A historical reference to the first American ship to trade with China, setting sail in 1784 and marking the beginning of Sino-American trade relations.

Directly with Asia

Involves engaging, interacting, or conducting activities without intermediaries in countries within the continent of Asia.

Wind-Powered Ship

A seafaring vessel propelled primarily by sails that harness wind power, a crucial technology for transportation, trade, and warfare before the advent of steam and motor engines.