Question

Which periods comprise the Mesozoic Era?

Options

• Cambrian through Permian

• Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous

• Ordovician, Silurian, and Devonian

• Palaeocene through Holocene

Answer 1

The Mesozoic Era is divided into three major periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. These periods span approximately 200 million years and are collectively known as the 'Age of Reptiles,' during which dinosaurs dominated terrestrial ecosystems.