What are some other hypotheses for mass extinctions?

What will be an ideal response?


Extreme global warming from volcanic eruption or methane release from the seafloor, oceanic anoxia, glaciation and sea-level fall.

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Which of the following coastal cities has subsided the most?

A. Taipei, Taiwan B. Mexico City, Mexico C. Venice, Italy D. London, England

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Of the following, which is most directly related to plate tectonics?

a. El Nino b. Global warming c. Mountain formation d. Surface currents in a pond

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If people are displaced from their homeland due to climate change, should industrialized nations have to take them in, since fossil fuel burning is responsible for their loss of homes?

a. Yes; if we deprive them of their homes, we owe them new ones. b. Yes, but they should have to pay to enter this country. c. No; it’s their tough luck. d. Definitely not; it’s not my problem.

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The concept of affluent people learning to live with less than what they are accustomed to is known as

a. demographic equilibrium b. demographic sufficiency c. voluntary simplicity d. affluenza e. affluent regression

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