Cenozoic Era
The Cenozoic Era is a major division of the geological timescale, spanning the last 65 million years of Earth's history. During this period, the planet has gone through drastic changes including the extinction of the dinosaurs and the emergence of mammals, birds, and other modern-day animals. It is also marked by the diversification of humans, increased ice ages, and the tectonic plate movement which caused major mountain building. The Cenozoic Era is of great scientific importance as its diverse changes give us insight into the evolution of plants, animals, and humans. It is also increasingly relevant today, as the environment and climate of the Cenozoic are used to understand and predict the behaviour of the climate today.
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