At the end of the ________, over 96% of marine species and many terrestrial species became extinct, possibly because intense volcanic activity warmed Earth's climate.
A)Precambrian
B)Permian
C)Cretaceous
D)Mesozoic

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The Permian extinction is known as the "Great Dying" and is the most severe extinction event in Earth's history. It occurred approximately 252 million years ago and resulted in the loss of over 96% of marine species and many terrestrial species. It is thought that intense volcanic activity in Siberia released large amounts of greenhouse gases, causing the climate to warm and leading to widespread extinction.

At the End of the ________, Over 96% of Marine