What geologic process triggered the Permian Extinction? Where did the trigger occur?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Massive volcanic activity from the Siberian Traps, Russia

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A) the current relative humidity B) the predicted wind direction for tomorrow C) yesterday's precipitation D) the predicted average daily temperature for next March E) the dew point this morning

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The most accessible land is generally the least expensive

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If a forest fire destroyed the vegetation in an area, but left some vestiges of the previously functioning community and the soil intact, what type of succession would follow?

A) primary B) secondary C) tertiary D) quaternary

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Pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons deplete atmospheric ozone

A. When chlorine-containing molecules are oxidized at the expense of O3 B. When carbon reacts with O3 to form CO3 C. When nitrogen combines with O3 to form NOx D. Because chlorine is most stable as ClO3 E. None of these is correct

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