Question

What is the carboniferous period?

Answer 1

Carboniferous period:

1. The fifth interval of the paleozoic era is known as the carboniferous period.
2. It precedes the Devonian period and is succeeded by the Permian period.
3. This period began approximately 350 million years ago and ended around 200 million years ago.
4. It was the longest period of the Paleozoic era.
5. It is known for its coal deposition in the upper portion of the series.
6. It is also known as the age of amphibians.