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Pangea finished forming during the Permian Period so there was only one landmass. It gradually became more arid and the south was very cold and much was under an ice pack. The period ended with over 90 percent of marine life and 70 percent of land animals extinct.

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What did the earths surface look like during the tertiary period?

During the Tertiary period, around 66 to 2.6 million years ago, the Earth's surface featured a variety of landscapes, including lush forests, grasslands, and ice caps at the poles. The climate was generally warmer than today, with higher sea levels and diverse plant and animal life. Continental drift had separated the continents further, leading to the proliferation of different species on isolated land masses.


During what time period were most coal deposits laid down?

Most coal deposits were laid down during the Carboniferous period, approximately 360 to 300 million years ago. This period is sometimes referred to as the "Age of Coal" due to the extensive coal-forming swamps and forests that existed during this time.


Why were there only 20.6 hours in one Cambrian period day?

No one knows or can verify the number of hours in a day during the Cambrian Period. However, it is believed by Geologists that the Earths rotation was slightly slower before the Permian extinction and the Beginning of the Mesozoic Era. A large asteroid which may have been responsible for the Permian extinction may have also caused the Earths rotation to increase in speed and may be responsible for the "Chandlers wobble" of the Earth.


What fuel source had the highest rate of consumption during this period?

During this period, coal had the highest rate of consumption as a fuel source primarily due to its widespread use in industrial processes, electricity generation, and heating.


This modern image illustrates which concept that arose during the Neolithic period?

The concept of agriculture, which emerged during the Neolithic period, is depicted in this modern image. Agriculture was a major advancement in human civilization during this time as people shifted from a nomadic to a sedentary lifestyle and began cultivating crops and domesticating animals.

Related Questions

What did the earths surface look like in the devonian time period?

During the devonian time period most of land was under water.


When was devonians time period in earths history?

The Devonian Period was from 416 MYA - 360 MYA.


The first trees formed during which period?

Devonian Period


The first trees formed during this period?

Devonian Period


What the earth look like in the devonian time period?

During the devonian time period most of land was under water.


Were there flowers during the Devonian Period?

during the devonian period early amphibians developed also ferns, seed plants, and bearing plants appear on land


The first forests of trees appeared during the?

The period, you mean? They first appeared during the Devonian Period.


What time period was considered The Age of Fishes?

The Devonian Period


How was the carboniferous period different from the devonian period?

The Carboniferous period followed the Devonian period and was characterized by extensive coal forests and the emergence of early reptiles. The Devonian period is known for the diversification of fish and the development of forests on land.


What is the period after Devonian Period known as?

The period after the Devonian Period (416 to 359.2Ma) is the Carboniferous Period (359.2 to 299Ma).


How long ago was the Devonian Period?

The Devonian Period lasted from about 395 to 345 million years ago. It is part of the Paleozoic Era.


What did the earths surface look like during the silurian period?

Type your answer here... it was wet and the surface was covered with a thin layer of warm water.