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There was an event commonly known as the "oxygen crisis" which occurred around 2.4 billion years ago.
One theory suggests that this was caused due to the production of oxygen by micro organisms. In the early Earth this oxygen normally reacted with minerals in the surface rocks during weathering (creating very thick beds of oxidised rocks such as banded iron formations). However a point was reached where no more minerals were available to react with the oxygen and so it began to accumulate in the atmosphere.
The increase in oxygen proved catastrophic for a large proportion of life at the time leading to the mass extinction event described earlier.
For further information and to see some of the other theories as to the cause of the rapid increases in atmospheric oxygen concentration, please see the related link.
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Why is it difficult to study Precambrian time?
Studying the Precambrian time is challenging due to a lack of well-preserved rocks, limited fossil records, and the immense timescale involved (4.6 billion to 541 million years ago). Additionally, geological processes have altered many Precambrian rocks over time, making it hard to interpret their original characteristics accurately.
Precambrian time is another name for which group of eons?
Precambrian time is another name for the group of eons that includes the Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic eons.
What marks the end of the Precambrian Eon?
The end of the Precambrian Eon is marked by the beginning of the Phanerozoic Eon, approximately 541 million years ago. This transition is characterized by a significant increase in the diversity of multicellular life forms and the appearance of abundant fossils in the geological record.
How many years is the Precambrian era?
The Precambrian era spanned approximately 4 billion years, making it the longest geologic time period in Earth's history.
Which describes the correct order of the geologic time scale from oldest to most recent?
ok im going to start off by saying this, the last answerer is stupid, and doesnt know what he is talking about. it goes from: PERIOD ERA EPOCH there you go ;)
Was there an ice age in the precambrian time?
nope, it happened way after
What happened during the Precambrian time?
Over most of Precambrian time 80 percent of earths history-the only life forms are bacteria ,which appear about 3,500 million years ago. multiple-cells marine animals like spriggina appear at the end of the era
What major changes life-forms occurred at the end of Precambrian time?
what major change in life forms occured at the end of precambrain time
What happened during precambrian time?
Over most of Precambrian time 80 percent of earths history-the only life forms are bacteria ,which appear about 3,500 million years ago. multiple-cells marine animals like spriggina appear at the end of the era
Why did the precambrian end?
The Precambrian ended about 541 million years ago.
What major change in life-form occurred at the end of the Precambrian time?
what major change in life forms occured at the end of precambrain time
What was the longest segment of the earth's history?
It was the Precambrian time period.
What major change in life-forms occurred at the of Precambrian time?
what major change in life forms occured at the end of precambrain time
What was the climate in precambrian time?
In Precambrian times, a relative shortage of volcanoes resulted in low emissions of carbon dioxide. This contributed to low surface temperature, and a lot of glaciers towards the end of the period.
What years did the Precambrian era end?
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Why is the shield also referred to as the Precambrian Shield?
Because it was created in the precambrian era...The Candadian Shield was formed in the Precambrian Era.The rocks of the Canadian Shield formed during the Precambrian time.
Why is the Canadian Shield also referred to as the Precambrian Shield?
Because it was created in the precambrian era...The Candadian Shield was formed in the Precambrian Era.The rocks of the Canadian Shield formed during the Precambrian time.
