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