Part C-Major events of the Anthropocene To fully understand the new epoch we are

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Part C-Major events of the Anthropocene To fully understand the new epoch we are living in, it is useful to compare it to past epochs and consider how human activity is shaping Earth. Sort the events below based on whether they occurred before or during the Anthropocene. Drag the appropriate items into their respective bins. View Available Hint(s) Reset Help The first oxygen-producing bacteria evolved, creating the oldest fossils on Earth. In the last decade, the black rhinoceros of West Africa became extinct. Sixty-six million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, resulting in the extinction of three-quarters of all plant and animal life, including dinosaurs. Drainage patterns across the globe are altered due to dams and road building. Atmospheric CO2 has increased more quickly, and to higher concentrations, than during any other part of geologic time. Before the Anthropocene During the Anthropocene Submit Request Answer

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Before the Anthroprocene:

1. The first oxygen producing bacteria evolved, creating the oldest fossils on Earth.

(Natural process)

2. Sixty six million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, resulting in the extinction of three quarters of all plant and animal life.

(Natural process)

During the Anthroprocene:

1.Drainage patterns across the globe are altered due to dams and road building.

(Human activity)

2. Atmospheric C02 has increased more quickly and to higher concentrations than during any other part of geologic time.

(Due to C02 emissions by human activities)

3. In the last decade, the black rhinoceros of West Africa became extinct.

(Due to Poaching activities by humans)

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