All megafauna extinct Europe - Quiz
- 1. Which era saw the extinction of most of the megafauna in Europe?
A) Jurassic
B) Pleistocene
C) Miocene
D) Triassic
- 2. What is one theory that explains the extinction of megafauna in Europe?
A) Climate change
B) Overhunting by humans
C) Interspecies competition
D) Infectious diseases
- 3. Which large cat species was part of the European megafauna?
A) Snow leopard
B) Jaguar
C) Cave lion
D) Tiger
- 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) Giant deer
B) Megaloceros
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) Eastern Europe
C) Southern Europe
D) Northern Europe
- 7. What was the primary food source for the European cave lion?
A) Carrion
B) Insects
C) Large herbivores
D) Fish
- 8. Which species of hominin likely interacted with the megafauna in Europe?
A) Australopithecus
B) Homo erectus
C) Neanderthals
D) Homo sapiens
- 9. What is a significant risk factor for megafauna extinctions worldwide?
A) Climate stability
B) Predator-prey relationships
C) Human activities
D) Availability of resources
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