Question

multiple choice question the permian period ended with a mass extinction event in which a severe climate change occurred, causing much of the earth to be covered in ice, with the largest extinction of land plants and animals. the largest meteor ever to hit earth landed in an area where most dinosaurs were living, causing the largest known dinosaur extinction event. more than 90% of marine species in shallow water areas died, on land many insects, amphibians, and reptiles also died. need help? review these concept resources.

Explanation:

The Permian - Triassic extinction event, also known as the Great Dying, was the most severe mass - extinction in Earth's history. It is estimated that more than 90% of marine species and a large proportion of terrestrial species went extinct. This was likely due to a combination of factors such as massive volcanic eruptions, climate change, and ocean acidification. The extinction of dinosaurs was caused by a meteor impact at the end of the Cretaceous period, not the Permian. And the Permian extinction was not mainly due to a meteor impact or global glaciation in the way described in the other options.

Answer:

A. more than 90% of marine species in shallow water areas died; on land many insects, amphibians, and reptiles also died