Question

Which of the following are the major reasons behind mass extinctions that happened on earth?

• A. Ozone depletion and Over-exploitation
• B. Global warming and Migration
• C. Asteroid strikes and Volcanic eruptions
• D. Deforestation and Poaching

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Asteroid strikes and Volcanic eruptions

The extinction of a large number of species within a relatively short period of geological time is mainly due to factors, such as a catastrophic global event or widespread environmental change, that occur too rapidly for most species to adapt. According to scientists, asteroid impact and volcanic eruption are the two major reasons behind mass extinction events.