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What could have triggered mass extinctions of species in the past ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Mass Extinction**: - Mass extinction refers to a significant and rapid decrease in the biodiversity on Earth, where a large number of species become extinct in a relatively short period of geological time. 2. **Natural Disasters as Triggers**: - One of the primary triggers of mass extinction events in the past has been natural disasters. These events can drastically alter the environment, making it uninhabitable for many species. ...
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