Mass Extinction

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Biology
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9th Grade
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Shannon Bacha
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of mass extinction?
A gradual decline in species over millions of years
The loss of a few species in a specific region
A widespread and rapid decrease in the number of species on Earth
The natural process of species evolving into new forms
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mass extinctions are always caused by asteroid impacts.
True - scientists believe an asteroid caused the extinction of the dinosaurs
False - Mass extinctions can be caused by various factors, including volcanic activity, climate change, and ocean acidification
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a mass extinction event?
The extinction of the woolly mammoth due to overhunting
The Permian-Triassic extinction, which wiped out about 90% of species
The Ice Age, which led to the migration of many species
The domestication of animals by humans
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Earth is currently experiencing a mass extinction event.
True - Many scientists believe we are in the sixth mass extinction due to human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change
False - Many scientists believe there were 5 mass extinction events. Due to modern technology, we should not experience any further extinction events
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many major mass extinction events have occurred in Earth's history?
3
5
7
10
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement about mass extinctions is correct?
A species must have every single individual die for it to count as a mass extinction.
Mass extinctions only happen when all life on Earth is wiped out.
Mass extinctions occur when 25% to 50% of all species disappear in a short period.
Only dinosaurs have ever gone extinct in a mass extinction event.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-5
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