Geologic Time - Project Blog (9/25-9/28)
This is an image of our poster Summary: The Mesozoic Era took place 245 to 66 million years ago. This era is divided into three periods, known as Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. First is the Triassic period, taking place 245-208 million years ago. During this period, the first dinosaurs, crocodiles, and turtles evolved. Some plants during this time include cone-trees and other palm-like trees. The next period is the Jurassic period, taking place around 208-144 million years ago. During this period, dinosaurs became more common and roamed on land. Some of the first birds started appearing, and various mammals became more common. The last period during this era is the Cretaceous period, taking place 144-66 million years ago. During this era, the first flowering plants started appearing. At the end of this era, a mass extinction caused the extinction of many organisms, including the dinosaurs. Backward-Looking How much did you know about the subject before we started? ...