- 1. Which era saw the extinction of most of the megafauna in Europe?
A) Miocene
B) Jurassic
C) Pleistocene
D) Triassic
- 2. What is one theory that explains the extinction of megafauna in Europe?
A) Infectious diseases
B) Climate change
C) Interspecies competition
D) Overhunting by humans
- 3. Which large cat species was part of the European megafauna?
A) Snow leopard
B) Cave lion
C) Tiger
D) Jaguar
- 4. What is a characteristic of the woolly rhinoceros that helped it adapt to cold climates?
A) Long tail
B) Large ears
C) Sharp tusks
D) Thick fur
- 5. Which species among the European megafauna was known for its massive antlers?
A) Megaloceros
B) Cave bear
C) Giant deer
D) Irish elk
- 6. Which region generally had a milder climate during the Pleistocene, allowing diverse megafauna to thrive?
A) Northern Europe
B) Eastern Europe
C) Western Europe
D) Southern Europe
- 7. What was the primary food source for the European cave lion?
A) Carrion
B) Large herbivores
C) Fish
D) Insects
- 8. Which species of hominin likely interacted with the megafauna in Europe?
A) Neanderthals
B) Homo sapiens
C) Homo erectus
D) Australopithecus
- 9. What is a significant risk factor for megafauna extinctions worldwide?
A) Climate stability
B) Predator-prey relationships
C) Availability of resources
D) Human activities
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