The metric system is an alternative system of measurement used in most countries, as well as in the United States. The metric system is based on joining one of a series of prefixes, including kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, and milli-, with a base unit of measurement, such as meter, liter, or gram. (got the answer from google hehe)
<span>Scientists consistently link two catastrophic events with the five major mass extinctions recorded throughout Earth's history. These two events are
A) global ice ages and the impact of asteroids.
Global ice ages led to the extinction of many populations over time, whereas when asteroids hit Earth, dinosaurs disappeared, among other species.
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