Most Hypotheses to Explain Mass Extinctions Involve

question 96

Multiple Choice

Most hypotheses to explain mass extinctions involve

• A) extraterrestrial impacts.
• B) movements of the Earth's lithospheric plates.
• C) volcanic eruptions.
• D) significant climate change.
• E) huge volumes of flood basalts.

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