Extinction and Mass Extinctions
Biology ⇒ Evolution and Diversity
Extinction and Mass Extinctions starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Extinction and Mass Extinctions.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 12
Describe one way in which human activity contributes to species extinction.
Describe the difference between endangered and extinct species.
Describe the role of climate change in past mass extinctions.
Describe the role of habitat destruction in modern extinctions.
Describe two major differences between background extinction and mass extinction.
Explain how invasive species can contribute to the extinction of native species.
Explain how overhunting by humans can lead to extinction.
Explain how volcanic eruptions can lead to mass extinctions.
Explain the concept of adaptive radiation following a mass extinction event.
Explain why genetic diversity is important for species survival in the face of environmental changes.
Explain why island species are often more vulnerable to extinction than mainland species.
Explain why the fossil record is important for studying extinction events.
Name the five major mass extinction events in Earth's history.
What is extinction in biological terms?
