Scientists Hypothesize That the Massive Permian Extinction Was Triggered by ____

question 20

Multiple Choice

Scientists hypothesize that the massive Permian extinction was triggered by ____.

• A) asteroid impacts that caused atmospheric dust clouds
• B) a series of ongoing volcanic eruptions
• C) degradation of the environment by humans
• D) rising sea levels that covered most landmasses
• E) extreme global cooling that made Earth uninhabitable

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Definitions:

Additive Color Mixing

A method of creating color by mixing various amounts of red, green, and blue light, used in technologies like computer screens and televisions.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory of color vision that suggests the human eye has three types of receptors with differing sensitivities to different light wavelengths, typically referred to as blue, green, and red receptors.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response.

Genetic Causes

Refers to health conditions or physical traits that are influenced or determined by an individual's genes.