15 Questions
What led to the extinction of the dodo bird?
Hunting by humans, dogs, and pigs
What is mentioned as a natural cause of extinction in the text?
Changes in climate
What percentage of species that ever lived on Earth are now extinct?
99.9%
What does the text suggest is necessary for a species to avoid extinction?
Producing more new individuals through reproduction than are lost through death
What is highlighted as a factor that could lead to the loss of a species?
Changes in climate
What is mentioned as a contributing factor to the extinction of many animals?
Human intervention
What is emphasized as a reason for the dodo bird's extinction?
Inability to adapt to new predators and changing environment
Why are mass extinctions considered to be very special events?
They happen very rarely in Earth's history.
What is the main consequence of the extinction of just one species in an ecosystem?
It has a ripple effect on many other species.
Why are extinctions caused by human intervention more frequent?
Due to activities such as mass destruction of forests and overfishing.
What happened when wolves were hunted nearly to extinction in the U.S.?
Prey populations grew out of control, affecting plants and songbirds.
Why did the decrease in songbirds lead to an increase in insect populations?
Due to the reduced predation on insects.
How do human activities like damming of rivers and introduction of foreign species impact ecosystems?
They disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems.
What is the significance of the disappearance of one species of bee?
It affects the plants pollinated by those bees and the animals that eat those bees.
Why are mass extinctions and human-caused extinctions a cause for concern?
They disrupt the interconnectedness of nature and have lasting effects on ecosystems.
Test your knowledge on the tragic extinction of the dodo bird with this quiz. Learn about the history and factors that led to the demise of this unique and unfortunate bird species.
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