In which period was a mass extinction event least likely?
A) Permian
B) Neogene
C) Cretaceous
D) Ordovician
E) Devonian

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The Neogene period, which spans from about 23 million to 2.6 million years ago, is known for its relatively mild climate changes and the absence of any major mass extinction events, especially when compared to the other periods listed, which all experienced significant mass extinctions.

In Which Period Was a Mass Extinction Event Least Likely