Question

Complete the paragraph to explain the relationship between mass extinction and biodiversity.
"Mass extinctions [Select ]
cause permanent reductions in biodiversity on Earth.
After each extinction event, the number of families | Select ]
rapidly over time."

Answer 1

"Mass extinctions **are significant events that lead to the loss of a large number of species in a relatively short period of time,** causing permanent reductions in biodiversity on Earth. After each extinction event, the number of families **of organisms typically recovers and increases** rapidly over time. This recovery is often characterized by the emergence of new species and the diversification of existing lineages, leading to an eventual increase in biodiversity, albeit often with a different composition of species than before the extinction event."