Sahul Megafauna Quiz

What modern landmasses made up the ancient continent of Sahul?

• Australia, New Guinea, Tasmania, and the Aru Islands

• 1. Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea

• Africa, Australia, and New Guinea

• Asia, Australia, and Tasmania

What geological process led to the formation of land bridges between Sahul and Asia?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Tectonic Shifts

• Glacial Ice Periods

• Earthquakes

True or False? Sahul was home to marsupial mammals, some of which laid eggs.

(a)  

The extinction of megafauna in Sahul is conclusively linked to human hunting.

• True

• False

Petroglyphs are painted onto rocks using natural pigments.

• True

• False

Which prehistoric marsupial is believed to have been a tree-dwelling predator?

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How long ago did the sea separate New Guinea from mainland Australia?

• 10,000 years ago

• 8,000 years ago

• 6,000 years ago

• 4,000 years ago

What is the largest island of the Dampier Archipelago?

• Murujuga

• Tasmania

• Aru Islands

• Sunda Shelf

What were the sea levels like during the last Ice Age compared to today?

• 50 metres lower

• 100 metres higher

• 130 metres lower

• The same as today

True or False? The Dampier Archipelago was a mountainous region during the last Ice Age.

(a)