Extinction Quiz

What is the definition of Extinction ?

What is the main cause of extinction that is driven by human activity?

• Climate change

• Disease

• Habitat loss

• Catastrophic event

Which species lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct due to human hunting?

• Panda

• Tasmanian tiger

• Dodo

• Kangaroo

What is a factor that can cause extinctions by introducing a new species to an area?

• Disease

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Introduction of a new predator

What is a method to prevent extinction that involves planned breeding of a group of animals or plants ?

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Breeding programs

• Recycling more

• Habitat regeneration

What is a major contributor to extinction that is driven by human activity through releasing carbon dioxide by burning fossil fuels?

• Habitat loss

• Hunting

• Disease

• Climate change

Which species inhabited Australia and became extinct due to human hunting?

• Kangaroo

• Tasmanian tiger

• Panda

• Dodo

What is a method to prevent extinction that involves labs storing seeds of rare plants?

• Breeding programs

• Habitat regeneration

• Recycling more

• Seed banks

Define what is meant by Endangered

What is a factor that can cause extinctions such as a meteorite striking the planet?

• Catastrophic event

• Habitat loss

• Disease

• Climate change