Which TWO statements about mass extinctions are supported by the data?

Question

A.
Trilobites could be found on Earth 350,000,000 years ago.

B.
Marine species became extinct on Earth over 350,000,000 years ago.

C.
Reptiles could be found on Earth over 200,000,000 years ago.

D.
Dinosaurs were on Earth for 540,000,000 years.

E.
Insects appeared on Earth 250,000,000 years ago.

Answer 1

The two statements about mass extinctions that are supported by the data are:

B. Marine species became extinct on Earth over 350,000,000 years ago.

C. Reptiles could be found on Earth over 200,000,000 years ago.

These statements align with what is known from paleontological records regarding the timing of marine species extinctions and the presence of reptiles on Earth.