QUIZ 1. Which term does not describe the mass extinction event that may be occurring in today’s time? a. Anthropogenic extinction b. Holocene extinction c. Paleogene extinction d. Anthropocene extinction Answer: c. Each of these is considered the same term, except for Paleogene extinction, which is linked to the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction that occurred 66 million years ago. 2. What habitat makes up the majority of the land in today’s time? a. Population centers b. Pastures c. Forests d. Crop fields Answer: b. About a quarter of the earth is consumed by pastures that do not carry wildlife to the same degree as do land areas that contain forests or other natural spaces. 3. Which type of species has been most affected by the habitation of humans on islands like New Zealand? a. Fish b. Birds c. Small mammals d. Apex predators Answer: b. Birds species have suffered the most in places like New Zealand, where humans have taken over and have introduced invasive species.
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