Causes of Species Extinction Quiz

Which of the following is a natural cause of species extinction?

• Deforestation

• Climate Change

• Pollution

• Illegal Fishing

What happens when a meteor or asteroid hits Earth?

• It improves the environment

• It causes species to evolve

• It can cause mass extinction

• It increases oxygen levels

What is a major effect of acid precipitation?

• It cleans polluted air

• It promotes plant growth

• It damages ecosystems and harms species

• It provides nutrients to soil

What can happen when diseases or epidemics spread among wildlife?

• Populations increase

• Ecosystems become cleaner

• Species populations may rapidly decline

• It only affects plants

How do invasive species affect native animals and plants?

• They help increase biodiversity

• They balance the ecosystem

• They destroy the natural food web

• They protect endangered species

What is one example of land development affecting species?

• Building forests

• Turning natural habitats into cities or roads

• Planting trees

• Constructing bird houses

Which human activity involves cutting trees illegally?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Deforestation

• Mining

How does pollution contribute to extinction?

• It gives nutrients to the soil

• It makes air and water toxic for plants and animals

• It only affects humans

• It makes plants grow faster

What is one effect of destroying coastal resources?

• More fish population

• Healthier coral reefs

• Loss of marine biodiversity

• Cleaner water

Which of the following is a man-made cause of extinction?

• Epidemics

• Meteoric impact

• Deforestation

• Climate change