Journey Through the Cenozoic Era

What era do we currently live in according to the text?

• Paleozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Neogene Period

Which event marked the beginning of the Cenozoic Era?

• The formation of the Himalayas

• The Azolla event

• The K-Pg extinction event

• The appearance of the first primates

What is the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum known for?

• A rapid increase in global temperatures

• A significant drop in global temperatures

• The diversification of marine life

• A major extinction event

Which of the following animals is considered one of the earliest known penguins?

• Galecyon

• Waimanu

• Oxyaena

• Purgatorius

What significant climate event occurred about 55 million years ago?

• The Grande Coupure

• The Azolla event

• The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum

• The formation of the first kelp forests

Which group of animals had an advantage during the Oligocene due to their ability to digest grass?

• Ruminants

• Creodonts

• Primates

• Carnivores

What marks the transition from the Paleogene to the Neogene period?

• The rise of mammals

• The extinction of non-avian dinosaurs

• Changes in microscopic fossils

• The appearance of the first true primates

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the first apes?

• Broad, flat rib cages

• More flexible shoulder joints

• Grasping fingers

• Lack of a tail

What major geological event was happening during the Miocene Epoch?

• The shrinking of forests

• The cooling of the global climate

• The spread of deserts

• Mountain-building due to continental movements

Which of the following species first appeared around 4 million years ago?

• Titanoboa

• Australopithecus

• Proconsul

• Homo