Woolly Mammoth Revival and Climate Impact Quiz

What is the primary goal of bringing back the woolly mammoth?

• To create a new tourist attraction

• To study ancient animal behavior

• To restore grasslands and protect permafrost

• To increase biodiversity in zoos

During the Ice Age, what role did woolly mammoths play in their ecosystem?

• They primarily lived in caves

• They were solitary animals with little impact

• They helped maintain grasslands by knocking down trees

• They were top predators

What is a significant consequence of the Arctic permafrost melting?

• Decrease in global sea levels

• Formation of new ice sheets

• Release of large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere

• Increased rainfall in Siberia

Which living relative is being used to help revive the woolly mammoth?

• Asian elephant

• Bison

• African elephant

• Indian rhinoceros

What technology is being used to edit the DNA of the Asian elephant?

• CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

• Artificial selection

• Cloning

• Stem cell therapy

What is the expected timeline for the birth of the first mammoth-elephant hybrid calf?

• 3 years

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 5 years

What is the main challenge with using ancient DNA to clone a woolly mammoth?

• The DNA is illegal to use

• The DNA is often incomplete and degraded

• The DNA is too similar to modern animals

• The DNA is too expensive to sequence

What is one potential application of the artificial womb technology?

• Creating new species of plants

• Improving crop yields

• Developing new vaccines

• Helping premature infants

What is a major ethical question regarding the revival of extinct species?

• Should we bring back species that humans caused to go extinct?

• Should we prioritize animal welfare over human needs?

• Should we use this technology for entertainment purposes?

• Should we focus on cloning pets instead?

What is one of the potential benefits of making genetic tweaks to animal organs?

• To create new species of animals

• To make organs more suitable for human transplants

• To increase the lifespan of animals

• To enhance animal intelligence