wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
21
You visited us 21 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

During the period since the origin and diversification of life on earth, there have been episodes of mass extinction.

A
three
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
four
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
five
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
six
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C five
During the long period since the origin and diversification of life on earth, there have been five episodes of mass extinction of species. But, the current species extinction rate is faster than the pre-human times and our activities are responsible for this.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Loss of Biodiversity
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon