Which of the Following Is Not Associated with Mass Extinctions

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not associated with mass extinctions?

• A)After mass extinctions new species evolve to replace others.
• B)Mass extinctions do not affect species randomly.
• C)Species living in isolated areas are more susceptible to extinction.
• D)Mass extinctions take place over a very long geologic period of time.
• E)Although new species may evolve, it will take millions of years to replace the losses of a mass extinction.

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