Question
The “great dying,” which saw 96% of all species extinct, was partially caused by(1 point)
Responses
an asteroid impact.
an asteroid impact.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
lower levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
Responses
an asteroid impact.
an asteroid impact.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
lower levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The “great dying,” also known as the Permian-Triassic extinction event, which saw approximately 90-96% of all species go extinct, was partially caused by **bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane**. This event was likely influenced by a combination of factors, including volcanic activity, climate change, and possibly an asteroid impact, but the release of methane from bacteria is a significant contributor to the drastic environmental changes that occurred during this time.