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