Mod 4.2 - Past Ecosystems

What is the main topic of the document?

• The study of current ecosystems

• The study of natural selection and past ecosystems

• The study of geological formations

• The study of climate change

What is the purpose of finding evidence of past organisms?

• To understand their physical structure

• To understand their influence on natural selection

• To understand their diet

• To understand their migration patterns

Which study involves the examination of rocks and the Earth's history?

• Palaeontology

• Geology

• Archaeology

• Meteorology

What is the role of archaeology in the combined studies?

• To study past life and ecosystems

• To study rocks and the Earth's history

• To study past human societies

• To study weather patterns

What significant environmental change occurred 13,000 years ago in Australia?

• The continent moved south

• The sea level rose

• The continent became more humid

• The temperature dropped significantly

What was the last time it was possible to walk from the mainland to Tasmania?

• 10,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 13,000 years ago

• 20,000 years ago

What has the Australian continent become over time?

• More humid

• More dry

• More forested

• More mountainous

Approximately how old are the West Kimberley rock paintings?

• 10,000-20,000 years

• 30,000-40,000 years

• 50,000-60,000 years

• 70,000-80,000 years

Which of the following is NOT depicted in the West Kimberley rock paintings?

• Animals

• Landscapes

• Modern buildings

• Extinct species

Which region of Australia is highlighted in the context of the West Kimberley rock paintings?

• Northern Territory

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• New South Wales