Module 2 Vocab

What does 'extinct' mean?

• To be no longer in existence or to have died out

• To be thriving and abundant

• To be a newly discovered species

• To be on the verge of extinction

Give an example of an extinct organism.

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Dodo bird

• Woolly Mammoth

• Great White Shark

Define 'organism'.

• A living thing that can function on its own

• A non-living object

• A man-made machine

• A type of rock

Name a type of organism that is not a plant or animal.

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Insect

• Fungi

What is a megafauna?

• Small insects and microorganisms

• Medium-sized domesticated animals

• Plants and vegetation

• Large or giant animals, often extinct, that lived during prehistoric times

Can you name a megafauna that lived during the Ice Age?

• Woolly Mammoth

• Sabertooth Tiger

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Brachiosaurus

What is an Ice Age?

• A type of dessert made with frozen water and flavoring

• A term used to describe a period of extreme heat and drought

• A popular clothing brand known for its winter jackets

• A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence or expansion of continental and polar ice sheets and alpine glaciers.

How long does an Ice Age typically last?

• A few months

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

• A couple of years

What are some characteristics of the Ice Age environment?

• Hot temperatures, deserts, and an increase in sea levels.

• Cold temperatures, glaciers, and a decrease in sea levels.

• Tropical climate, rainforests, and a rise in sea levels.

• Mild temperatures, grasslands, and no change in sea levels.

How did the Ice Age impact the extinction of megafauna?

• The Ice Age had no impact on their extinction

• They evolved into smaller species due to the Ice Age

• They were hunted to extinction by early humans

• Changes in climate and habitat led to their extinction.