Extinction

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of a species, when all members of that species have died.

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True or False? An asteroid is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a reason a species may become extinct? competition, reproducing, habitat loss, overhunting

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Reproducing

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What is one way that humans can help prevent extinction?

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By protecting habitats and reducing pollution.

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Which species is known to be extinct?

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Woolly mammoth.

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What does it mean when a species is endangered?

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It means that the species is at risk of becoming extinct.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is when natural environments are destroyed or altered, making it difficult for species to survive.

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Which of these describes a species that has become extinct? fewer members of the species are dying than being born, more members of the species are dying than being born, very few members of a species are alive, all members of a species have died

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All members of a species have died.

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What is one impact of introducing a new species to an ecosystem?

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It can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and lead to the decline of native species.

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What is overhunting?

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Overhunting is when too many animals of a species are hunted, leading to a decrease in their population.