Extinction Quiz

Extinction Quiz

University

50 Qs

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Extinction Quiz

Extinction Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

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Created by

Wondud Whibesilassie

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50 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of extinction?

The complete disappearance of a species or group of species from the planet.

The gradual increase in the number of species over time.

The process of species adapting to new environments.

The introduction of new species into an ecosystem.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main types of extinction?

Background extinction and mass extinction

Natural extinction and artificial extinction

Gradual extinction and sudden extinction

Primary extinction and secondary extinction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is background extinction?

The continuous, low-level rate of species loss that occurs naturally as part of the evolutionary process.

The rapid loss of species due to catastrophic events.

The introduction of new species into an ecosystem.

The increase in species diversity over time.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a cause of background extinction?

Competition

Natural environmental changes

Predation

Asteroid impacts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is mass extinction?

A relatively rare event in which a significant percentage of species across multiple taxa go extinct in a relatively short period of time.

The gradual decline of species over millions of years.

The introduction of new species into an ecosystem.

The natural turnover of species over time.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a cause of mass extinction?

Competition for resources

Natural environmental changes

Predation

Volcanic eruptions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mass extinction event is known as the "Great Dying"?

Ordovician-Silurian Extinction

Late Devonian Extinction

Permian-Triassic Extinction

Triassic-Jurassic Extinction

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