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