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Caitlyn Creasman
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What are considered to be the two most important factors that have been involved in past mass extinctions?

A) Disease and parasites
B) Fire and weather events
C) Glaciers and earthquakes
D) Environmental and biological factors
E) Plate tectonics and climatic factors

Mass Extinctions

Events in Earth's history where large numbers of species become extinct worldwide in a relatively short geological timeframe, drastically reducing biodiversity.

Environmental Factors

Encompasses all external elements and conditions affecting an organism's life, from climate to food availability.

Plate Tectonics

The scientific theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, responsible for various geological phenomena.

  • Comprehend the impact of environmental and biological factors on species extinction.
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