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