Megalodon Extinction and Evolution Facts

Megalodon Extinction and Evolution Facts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the extinction of the megalodon, a massive prehistoric shark. It discusses the megalodon's characteristics, its dominance as an apex predator, and the factors leading to its extinction, such as climate change, sea level changes, and competition with great white sharks. The video also examines theories like the supernova hypothesis and concludes that megalodons are extinct, supported by the lack of evidence of their existence today.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated time period when the megalodon went extinct?

Around 1 million years ago

Around 3.6 million years ago

Around 10 million years ago

Around 5 million years ago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long could a female megalodon grow according to studies?

Between 60 and 70 feet

Between 45 and 59 feet

Between 30 and 40 feet

Between 20 and 30 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary prey of the megalodon?

Large fish

Sea turtles

Dolphins

Small whales

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major climate event contributed to the megalodon's extinction?

The Ice Age

The Pliocene Epoch

The Cretaceous Period

The Jurassic Period

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical change affected the megalodon's prey availability?

Formation of the Sahara Desert

Formation of the Isthmus of Panama

Formation of the Himalayas

Formation of the Andes Mountains

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which shark species emerged as a new apex predator during the megalodon's decline?

Hammerhead shark

Bull shark

Tiger shark

Great white shark

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the smaller size of the great white shark benefit it over the megalodon?

It allowed them to venture into cooler waters

It allowed them to eat larger prey

It allowed them to dive deeper

It allowed them to swim faster

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