Extinction

According to most scientists, what is the ultimate cause of most mass extinctions?

• overhunting

• evolution of new species to replace old ones

• major change in environment

• asteroid impact

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What will most likely happen to a species of fish if all the female fish are caught?

• The male fish will move away.
• The male fish will build homes to raise their young.
• The species will not survive.
• The young fish will starve.

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no longer in existence

• natural

• extinct

• species

• predator

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a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can mate with each other to produce offspring

• natural

• organism

• biodiversity

• species

any individual living thing

• population

• predator

• organism

• nutrients

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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Which of the following species is extinct?

• woolly mammoth
• giant panda
• bald eagle
• green sea turtle

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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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What can humans do to make sure fish species don't go extinct? choose the best answer

• Destroy sharks and other predators in the ocean

• Stop the practice of overfishing

• Stay away from oceans altogether

• Stop eating fish altogether

Why do scientists believe the growing level of extinctions is a problem?

• Extinctions affect entire ecosystems

• Zoos will begin to lose money

• Humans will no longer be able to own pets

• Humans will no longer be able to eat meat