What is thought to be the correct sequence of the following events during the Carboniferous period?
1)vascular plants become more prevalent
2)megaphylls with large surface areas become more prevalent
3)atmospheric CO₂ levels decline by a factor of five
4)global cooling occurs, leading to widespread glaciations

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The correct sequence starts with vascular plants becoming more prevalent, which then leads to the development of megaphylls with large surface areas. This increase in plant life and leaf surface area contributes to a significant decline in atmospheric CO₂ levels, as plants absorb CO₂ for photosynthesis. The reduction in CO₂ levels then leads to global cooling and widespread glaciations.

What Is Thought to Be the Correct Sequence of the Following