4.6.3.3 extinction Flashcards
1
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What is extinction?
A
Thé permanent loss of all members of a species.
2
Q
What is a main cause of extinction?
A
As conditions change, new species evolve which are better suited to the new conditions and those who cannot will die out
3
Q
State 5 causes of extinction
A
Climate change
New predators
Diseases
Competitors catching more food
Catastrophic events like meteorites and volcanoes
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