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The first mass extinction occurred in

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Mesozoic
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Cenozoic
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Paleozoic
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Pre Cambrian
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Solution

The correct option is C Paleozoic
There have been five mass extinction events throughout Earth's history.
The first great mass extinction event took place in the paleozoic era, according to the fossil record, 60% of all genera of both terrestrial and marine life worldwide were exterminated.

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