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1. Firstly, the carnivoran must depend on the herbivores rather than topography and climate if they must make survival. From these four fossil assemblages, a large species and number of the herbivores must have existed who mainly depend on the rich veg- Full Screen / Esc etation. So, the connection between the herbivores and vegetation might be crucial to reflect the climate. Done. Please see lines 35-41 in p.2, lines 154-161 in p.7-8, lines Printer-friendly Version 204-215 in p.10, lines 277-288 in p.13-14, lines 355-363 in p.17. Interactive Discussion 2. Secondly, the tectonic uplift of the is complicated and climate change in Eurasia seems to be driven by it as well as global cooling. It will not be Discussion Paper the either-or choice in my opinion to discuss the driving force. Yes, maybe you are right

C1472 to some degree. As an environmental event, tectonic movement and climate change are two most important aspects. So we consider that determining one or both fac- SED tors is very important for understanding the nature and even occurring process of this 7, C1472–C1475, 2015 environment event. 3. Additionally, English needs to be improved. Done. Please see the text. Interactive Please also note the supplement to this comment: Comment http://www.solid-earth-discuss.net/7/C1472/2015/sed-7-C1472-2015-supplement.pdf

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