Q.1
Extinction is nothing new. Earth is currently undergoing a "mass extinction". How many mass extinctions have there been before now?
  • Seven
  • Five
  • Three
  • One
Q.2
The dodo became extinct in the 1600s but was not recognised as such until the 1800s. Why?
  • Because few people believed that dodos ever existed
  • Because there was a living dodo in London Zoo
  • Because extinction was thought to be impossible
  • Because there were thought to be dodos living on the moon
Q.3
Humans are causing the sixth mass extinction event, but what is the biggest threat to species?
  • Habitat loss
  • Overhunting and overfishing
  • Pollution
  • Climate change
Q.4
Which country has the greatest number of endangered species?
  • Germany
  • The UK
  • Russia
  • Ecuador
Q.5
Invasive species pose a danger to wildlife. What is an invasive species?
  • A species that spreads disease
  • A species that is not native to a region
  • A species that hunts other species
  • A species that was created by humans
Q.6
Many species are under threat due to poaching. What is poaching?
  • Overhunting and overfishing
  • Temperature increase
  • Illegal hunting
  • Egg stealing
Q.7
Loss of habitat is the greatest threat to wildlife. Which of the following is a cause of habitat loss?
  • Deforestation
  • The building of dams
  • Urban development
  • All of the above
Q.8
The number of fish in our oceans is shrinking. What is the main reason for this?
  • Alien abductions
  • Overfishing
  • Dumping rubbish into the sea
  • Oil spills
Q.9
Because of the damage we are causing to other species, scientists have given what title to humans?
  • Global superpredator
  • World killer
  • General destroyer
  • Universal monster
Q.10
What can we do to help save species from extinction?
  • Recycle
  • Protect habitats
  • Use alternatives to pesticide
  • All of the above
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