Mass Extinction Events

What is a mass extinction?

• When all the species in a particular area on earth suddenly go extinct

• When multiple species from all over the earth suddenly go extinct 

• When one species goes extinct due to habitat changes

• When all life on earth is wiped out 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

There have been _____ mass extinction events in Earth's history.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

According to most scientists, what is the ultimate cause of most mass extinctions?

• overhunting

• evolution of new species to replace old ones

• major change in environment or climate

• asteroid impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

occurs when large numbers of a species die on different parts of Earth during a relatively short period of time; occurs when more than 50% of existing species go extinct within a few million years

• Cyanobacteria

• Anatomy

• Inference

• Mass extinction

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

occurs when large numbers of a species die on different parts of Earth during a relatively short period of time; occurs when more than 50% of existing species go extinct within a few million years

• Cyanobacteria

• Anatomy

• Inference

• Mass extinction

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

_________ occurs when many different kinds of living things become extinct within a few million years or less.

• Evolution

• Biological Evolution

• Extinction

• Mass Extinction

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A(n) __________________occurs when many types of living things die out at the same time. 

• mass extinction

• mass exhibit

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What two things led to mass extinctions throughout the earth's history?

• gradual changes and catastrophic events

• earthquakes and volcanoes

• over hunting and natural disasters

• pollution and space exploration

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which two events could lead to mass extinction?

• An ice age

• Hurricane

• Massive volcanic eruption

• Tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A Mass Extinction wipe out one-fourth to one-half of all life on Earth in a short period of time.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1