sequence of events of Earth's history for the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras.
I know that the Mesozoic Era is an interval of geological time from about 252 to 66 million years ago. and people also call it the Age of Reptiles,
And I know that the Cenozoic Era is the current and most recent of the three Phanerozoic geological eras, following the Mesozoic Era and occupied period from 65 million years ago to the present
But Im not good with sequence of events,
Thanks
Wikipedia is not a good source to get information from bc people can go on there and change the information, as a teacher you should know this. I'm not trying to be rude. But i went on there once to get some answers for a assessment and i refreshed to page and it had completely different information, please don't use Wikipedia. it has a lot of false information.
Which came first? The sequence starts with the oldest to the most recent.
Theres information right when you search up the sequence of events .
Mesozoic contains the Triassic, Jurassic, and cretaceous periods. After that comes Cenozoic era
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Sure! Here's a simplified sequence of events for the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras:
Mesozoic Era:
1. Triassic Period (252-201 million years ago): The era begins with the emergence of early dinosaurs and the diversification of many other reptiles. The first mammals and birds also appear during this period.
2. Jurassic Period (201-145 million years ago): Dinosaurs dominate the land, with huge herbivorous and carnivorous species, such as the iconic Brachiosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex. The first birds continue to evolve, and marine reptiles like the ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs thrive in the seas.
3. Cretaceous Period (145-66 million years ago): This period witnesses the peak of dinosaur diversity and their dominance on land. The continents continue to drift apart, resulting in the separation of landmasses we recognize today. Flowering plants (angiosperms) flourish during this time, and new types of mammals and birds emerge.
Cenozoic Era:
1. Paleogene Period (66-23 million years ago): The extinction of dinosaurs marks the beginning of this period. Mammals rapidly evolve and diversify to occupy ecological niches left vacant by the reptiles. The climate generally becomes cooler, and many modern plant families emerge.
2. Neogene Period (23-2.6 million years ago): This period sees further diversification and specialization of mammals, especially herbivorous and carnivorous species. Grasslands expand, and primates (including humans) first appear.
3. Quaternary Period (2.6 million years ago to present): The earth experiences a series of ice ages during this period, leading to the expansion and retreat of glaciers. Homo sapiens (modern humans) evolve around 300,000 years ago and gradually spread across the globe. The development of agriculture, the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, and other significant events shape human history during this era.
Remember, this is just a general overview, and there are many more specific events and developments that occurred during these eras.