Which of the following statements about Earth of 56 million years ago is correct?

A) Climate change was triggered by a huge release of volcanic ash.
B) It was marked by the extinction of many marine species.
C) Ocean surface waters were enriched in dissolved oxygen.
D) The climate was much colder than it is today.
E) There was a decrease in ocean temperatures.


B

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