Extinction Flashcards
1
Q
What flightless bird in now extinct.
A
The Dodo.
2
Q
What theories are there about the dinosaur’s extinction?
A
Super-volcanoes, climate change and an asteroid strike.
3
Q
State a way something might become extinct?
A
A new disease.
4
Q
State another a way something might become extinct?
A
A new predator.
5
Q
State another a way something might become extinct?
A
A change in the physical environment.
6
Q
State another a way something might become extinct?
A
Competition with another species.
7
Q
State an endangered species?
A
Red squirrel.
8
Q
Are giant pandas endangered?
A
Yes.
9
Q
Are humans endangered?
A
No.
10
Q
How long after its discovery did the dodo become extinct?
A
About 100 years.
