Paleozoic Era
Begin and End? Nickname?
The Paleozoic Era started 544 million years ago, and ended 245 million years ago. Its nickname was “Age of the Ancient Life.”
The Paleozoic Era started 544 million years ago, and ended 245 million years ago. Its nickname was “Age of the Ancient Life.”
What was the shape and location of the continents?
The continents were still small scattered islands, mostly south of the equator.
The continents were still small scattered islands, mostly south of the equator.
What were the major changes to the landforms?
The major changes to the landforms are that warm, shallow seas covered much of Earth 544-360 million years ago, then the Appalachian Mountains began to form 360 million years ago. Also, deserts began becoming larger in tropical climates 245 million years ago.
The major changes to the landforms are that warm, shallow seas covered much of Earth 544-360 million years ago, then the Appalachian Mountains began to form 360 million years ago. Also, deserts began becoming larger in tropical climates 245 million years ago.
What were the major changes to living things?
The major changes to living things were that primitive (jawless) fishes came to Earth 438 million years ago. Also, land plants, like the Psilophyte started growing 408 million years ago. Also, primitive reptiles, such as the Dicynodon, which is a lizard and crocodile like reptile, began to form 245 million years ago.
The major changes to living things were that primitive (jawless) fishes came to Earth 438 million years ago. Also, land plants, like the Psilophyte started growing 408 million years ago. Also, primitive reptiles, such as the Dicynodon, which is a lizard and crocodile like reptile, began to form 245 million years ago.
What happened at the end of the time period?
At the end of the time period, the supercontinent called Pangaea began to form as all continents form together. Also, deserts begin expanding through tropical regions.
At the end of the time period, the supercontinent called Pangaea began to form as all continents form together. Also, deserts begin expanding through tropical regions.