Earth's Geological Timeline-CFU

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are traces of organisms that have been preserved in rock, often formed when dead organisms are buried quickly and undergo mineralization.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization occurs when dead organisms are buried quickly, preventing decay, and over millions of years, their remains are turned into stone.

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Which Era is known as the age of dinosaurs?

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The Mesozoic Era is known as the age of dinosaurs.

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What does 'mass extinction' mean?

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Mass extinction refers to the loss or death of many different species in a short time period.

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Which Era is referred to as the 'age of fish'?

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The Paleozoic Era is referred to as the 'age of fish'.

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What organism is responsible for the Great Oxygenation Event?

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Cyanobacteria are responsible for the Great Oxygenation Event around 2.5 billion years ago.

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What is the significance of the Cambrian Explosion?

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The Cambrian Explosion marks a period of rapid diversification of life forms, leading to the emergence of many major groups of animals.

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What is the difference between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Eras?

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The Paleozoic Era is characterized by the development of early life forms, including fish and amphibians, while the Mesozoic Era is known for the dominance of dinosaurs.

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What are trilobites?

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Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that were abundant during the Paleozoic Era.

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What is the role of plate tectonics in Earth's geological history?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates, leading to the formation of continents, mountains, and ocean basins over geological time.