The Tragic Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon Quiz
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What was the primary cause of the Passenger Pigeon's extinction?

  • Uncontrolled hunting (correct)
  • Disease outbreak
  • Climate change
  • Loss of habitat

    • Which human development significantly contributed to the decline of Passenger Pigeons?

  • Development of firearms (correct)
  • Agricultural revolution
  • Discovery of electricity
  • Industrial revolution

    • What led to the rapid extinction of the Dodo?

  • Habitat destruction and hunting by humans (correct)
  • Introduction of invasive species
  • Natural disasters
  • Climate change

    • What did sailors hunt the Dodo for?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What animals introduced by humans contributed to the extinction of the Dodo?

    <p>Pigs, rats, and monkeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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