The Miocene Epoch

Question 1

The middle Miocene was name the "Middle Miocene Climatic Optimum"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The Isthmus of Panama destroyed the Great American Biotic Interchange

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Why was the Miocene a key period in shaping modern ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Grasslands spread supporting large herbivores, Primates and early apes evolved laying groundwork for human ancestors

Question 4

What was the result of the slowed plate tectonics in the Miocene Epoch?

Accepted Answer

Forming Mountain Ranges like the Sierra Nevada and Cascades, Altering global circulation patterns, Changes in climate and increasing global dryness, Bringing continents closer to their current positions

Question 5

What was the biggest change from the Miocene to today?

Accepted Answer

Spread of Grasslands.

Question 6

The Miocene Epoch looked similar to today

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Most of Marine life went extinct towards the end of the Miocene

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What was the Mesohippus's advantage?

Accepted Answer

Its middle toe for agility and speed

Question 9

What was the impact of the Cascade Volcanos?

Accepted Answer

Volcanic activity leading to future iconic volcanoes, Shaping the Juan de Fuca Plate

Question 10

What was NOT a characteristic of the Ape named Proconsul

Accepted Answer

Less body hair

The Miocene Epoch

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The Miocene Epoch

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