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