The period was in the mesozoic era, lasted for approximately 80.5 million years, and was preceded by the jurassic period. 
       

a. both connotative and denotative.

d understatement

one of the central themes of edward abbey's work has been his staunch opposition to the glen canyon dam on the colorado river that created lake powell, destroying stunning scenery and wildlife habitat, endangering many rare species of fish and animals, and also irreparably destroying many important archaeological sites which provided information about the early inhabitants of the united states.