Which of the following is NOT true about the Eocene epoch?

A. It was generally warm and humid.
B. Most land environments were tropical and subtropical forests.
C. At the beginning, North America and Europe were still joined.
D. Many early forms of modern mammals had evolved before this period.


Answer: D

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