Racing Extinction

A term that typically describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals

• Generation Time

• Fossil Record

• Extinct

• Speciation

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What is the primary focus of the documentary 'Racing Extinction'?

• Climate change and its impact on biodiversity

• The role of technology in modern agriculture

• The history of space exploration

• The development of renewable energy sources

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Which of the following gases is most associated with the greenhouse effect, as discussed in 'Racing Extinction'?

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Oxygen (O2)

• Nitrogen (N2)

• Helium (He)

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What is the main cause of species extinction highlighted in 'Racing Extinction'?

• Habitat destruction

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

• Genetic mutations

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In 'Racing Extinction', which technology is used to capture images of endangered species?

• Infrared cameras

• Drones

• Underwater microphones

• Satellite imaging

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What role do oceans play in the context of 'Racing Extinction'?

• They act as carbon sinks

• They are the primary source of renewable energy

• They are unaffected by climate change

• They are the main source of freshwater

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Which of the following is a significant threat to marine life as per 'Racing Extinction'?

• Ocean acidification

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Urbanization

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What is the impact of ocean acidification on marine organisms, as discussed in 'Racing Extinction'?

• It weakens coral reefs

• It increases fish populations

• It enhances marine biodiversity

• It has no impact

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Which species is highlighted as critically endangered in 'Racing Extinction'?

• Vaquita

• Bald Eagle

• African Elephant

• Bengal Tiger

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What is the significance of phytoplankton in the ocean ecosystem, according to 'Racing Extinction'?

• They produce a significant portion of the world's oxygen

• They are the largest marine predators

• They are responsible for ocean currents

• They are the main cause of ocean pollution

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