Question

What could have triggered mass extinctions of species in the past?

Answer 1

Introduction to mass extinction:

Mass extinction refers to the loss of a large number of species within a short period of time.



Causes of mass extinction :

The possible causes of mass extinction are as follows:

1. Abrupt change in climatic conditions, like extreme temperature changes
2. Extreme changes (rise or fall) of sea levels
3. Volcanic eruptions
4. Continental drift
5. Asteroid collisions