What is mass extinction and are we facing a 6th one?

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Highlight ONE sentence you think is the main idea of this paragraph.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mass extinctions is correct according to Dr. Katie Collins?

• There have been only three mass extinction events in Earth's history.

• Mass extinctions are easy to identify by their start and end dates.

• There are five big mass extinction events known, each with a much higher extinction rate than normal.

• All mass extinctions were caused by asteroid impacts.

Multiple Choice

There have been 5 mass extinction events on Earth. What do most of them have in common?

• Large increase in Oxygen

• Substantial increase in Methane gas

• Rapid increase in Global Temperatures

• Massive increase in Carbon Dioxide

Multiple Choice

Which of the 5 past mass extinction is known as the Great Dying that wiped out 95% of all species?

• 1. The Ordovician-Sillurian Mass Extinction

• 2. The Devonian Mass Extinction

• 3. The Permian Mass Extinction

• 4. The Triassic Mass Extinction

• 5. The Cretaceous Mass Extinction

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We previously learned that these catastrophic geological events such as volcanic activity, tsunamis, and meteor impact can leave a

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in the rock record.

Open Ended

Give some examples of how humans today are pushing other species into extinctions. (Use the article to help you!)

Multiple Choice

Kudzu is an invasive plant species in the southern part of the United States. It is a fast growing vine that can cover fields and trees. The image provides evidence of kudzu's rapid growth in an area.

How does kudzu's rapid growth impact native plant populations?

• Kudzu can harm native plant populations because it blocks them from receiving sunlight.

• Kudzu can harm native plant populations because it causes more rainfall in the area.

• Kudzu can help native plant populations because it protects them from overheating.

• Kudzu can help native plant populations because it attracts new animals to pollinate the native plants.

Open Ended

Based on the information provided, what actions could individuals and societies take to help prevent or slow down a sixth mass extinction?

Open Ended

Why is it important for people to learn about past mass extinction?

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Now that you've learned about what a scientist think about our current situation, how do YOU feel about the current and future of the living beings on our planet?

Draw a quick picture that represent how you feel.