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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