Extinction (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does extinction mean?
What does extinction mean?
Entire species has died out
What can cause extinction if it happens faster than a species can adapt?
What can cause extinction if it happens faster than a species can adapt?
Climate shifts
How can new predators lead to extinction?
How can new predators lead to extinction?
Species unable to defend or escape
Why are new diseases devastating to species lacking genetic diversity?
Why are new diseases devastating to species lacking genetic diversity?
No alleles conferring resistance
What can drive a species to extinction through competition?
What can drive a species to extinction through competition?
Another species with advantageous mutations
Which are examples of catastrophic events that can cause extinction?
Which are examples of catastrophic events that can cause extinction?
Volcanic eruptions and asteroid impacts
When can habitat destruction result in extinction?
When can habitat destruction result in extinction?
Species cannot migrate or adapt
What do species particularly compete for that can lead to extinction?
What do species particularly compete for that can lead to extinction?
Same food source
Is extinction a natural part of evolutionary history?
Is extinction a natural part of evolutionary history?
Yes
Which species are particularly affected by catastrophic events?
Which species are particularly affected by catastrophic events?
Those in localized areas