Which of Earth's major extinctions was the most extensive, eliminating 70 percent of all terrestrial organisms and up to 95 percent of marine organisms?
A)Cambrian Explosion
B)Permian Extinction
C)Cretaceous Extinction
D)Late Devonian Extinction

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The Permian Extinction, also known as the Great Dying, was the most extensive of Earth's major extinctions, wiping out 70 percent of all terrestrial organisms and up to 95 percent of marine organisms. It occurred approximately 252 million years ago, and the cause of the extinction is still debated among scientists.

Which of Earth's Major Extinctions Was the Most Extensive, Eliminating