Precambrian Era


Beginning/End of Precambrain

The emphasis will be on what event led to the conclusion of the time period.

Climatic Conditions and Ecological Communities

During the Precambrian, all life forms were restricted to the oceans. predominant vegetation types, etc.

The Cambrian Explosion brought the Precambrian to a close. The emphasis will be on what event led to the conclusion of the time period.

Plate Techtonics and Continental Drift

What position were the continents in during the geologic period? How did their positions influence climate?

Adaptive Radiations

List all groups of organisms, plants, animals, fungi, etc. that had significant radiations in numbers of species. Also, HOW did these radiations influence organisms around them?

Extinctions

What groups were influenced by extinctions during the geologic period? What hypotheses are there to explain these extinctions?

Fossil Resources

Where in the world are fossils of this time period collected? Who are the major authorities in primary literature on this geologic period?

Glossary of Terms

The marmot
A stoat-like animal
The stoat
A marmot-like animal
The badger
A wolverine-like animal
The wolverine
A badger-like animal

Literature Cited

A list of works cited.

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