Question

A catastrophic event that causes many different species to disappear in a short period of time is known as a

A. macroevolution.
B. punctuated equilibrium.
C. mass extinction.
D. background extinction.

Answer 1

Extinction

Step-by-step explanation:

Extinction is the disappearance of all members of a species. A species is considered extinct from the moment the last individual dies. In the case of species that reproduce sexually, extinction is generally unavoidable when only one individual of the species remains, or only individuals of the same sex, since there is no way they can reproduce to give continuity to their species.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation: This is the definition of mass extinction.