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The Major Causes of Mass Extinction Events in Earth History

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This course explains the main causes of mass extinction events in Earth history, focusing on global warming, CO2 increase, ocean acidification, hypercapnia, and ocean anoxia. It describes how these conditions affect organisms and contribute to extinction.

Syllabus

Mass Extinction List
Top 3 Causes of Mass Extinctions
Other Causes of Mass Extinctions
Mass Extinction Triggers
Global Warming Causes
Global Warming Effects
Ocean Acidification Causes
Ocean Acidification Effects
Hypercapnia Causes & Effects
Ocean Anoxia Causes
Ocean Anoxia Effects

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GEO GIRL

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