Population Dynamics (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What does extinction mean?
What does extinction mean?
All members of a species die out
Which animal was described as a giant wombat-like marsupial?
Which animal was described as a giant wombat-like marsupial?
Diprotodon
When was the Pleistocene epoch?
When was the Pleistocene epoch?
1.6 million to 10,000 years ago
What is the Holocene epoch?
What is the Holocene epoch?
An interglacial period that began 10,000 yr ago
How did rainforests affect Australia's climate?
How did rainforests affect Australia's climate?
Stored moisture & returned water via transpiration
What is a key argument against the climate change theory?
What is a key argument against the climate change theory?
Previous ice ages didn't cause similar extinctions
Approx. when did Aboriginal people arrive in Australia?
Approx. when did Aboriginal people arrive in Australia?
65,000 years ago
What was fire-stick farming?
What was fire-stick farming?
Strategic burning to regenerate grass & attract animals
Where is Cuddie Springs located?
Where is Cuddie Springs located?
Central New South Wales
What do most scientists now believe caused the extinction?
What do most scientists now believe caused the extinction?
A combination of factors