Which one of the following periods is largely associated with extinction of dinosaurs and the increase in flowering plants and reptiles

Options

A. Jurassic
B. Triassic
C. Cretaceous
D. Permian

Answer

C

Explanation

Cretaceous period of Mesozoic era occurred on earth about 65-146 million year ago. During this period, the flowering plants appeared and became dominant, mass extinction of marine life and some terrestrial life, including dinosaurs occurred and modern continents became well separated.