Lost Legacies: A Quiz on Extinct Species

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    Which animal was known for its large, curved tusks and became extinct due to overhunting?

    • Quagga
    • Short-faced bear
    • Woolly mammoth
    • Irish elk
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Embark on a journey through time with "Lost Legacies: A Quiz on Extinct Species." This quiz invites you to delve into the fascinating world of creatures that once roamed our planet but now exist only in history books and fossil records. Challenge your knowledge of extinct species, from majestic giants to tiny marvels, and discover the narratives of biodiversity lost.

This extinct species quiz covers a spectrum of extinct species, exploring the reasons behind their disappearance and their impact on our ecosystems. From the iconic dodo bird to the mysterious thylacine, each question unravels the stories of these lost legacies.

Test your understanding of the delicate balance between species and their environments and gain insights into conservation efforts aimed at preserving the diversity of life on Earth. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of extinct species and learn about the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity? Take the "Lost Legacies: A Quiz on Extinct Species" and become a steward of our natural heritage!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following species is extinct?

    • Bengal Tiger

    • Bald Eagle

    • Quagga

    • Polar Bear

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  • 3. 

    Which animal was the largest land mammal to ever exist?

    • Elephant bird

    • Dodo bird

    • Megalodon

    • Paraceratherium

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  • 4. 

    Which species was a flightless bird endemic to New Zealand?

    • Quagga

    • Steller's sea cow

    • Moa

    • Thylacine

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  • 5. 

    Which species was a large marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs?

    • Stegosaurus

    • Plesiosaurus

    • Triceratops

    • Brachiosaurus

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  • 6. 

    Which plant species forms the basis for an important fossil fuel?

    • Ancient ferns

    • Ginkgo trees

    • Horsetails

    • Cycads

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  • 7. 

    Which iconic marine mammal, characterized by its unique tusk-like incisors, became extinct around the 18th century due to extensive hunting?

    • Monk seal

    • Beluga whale

    • Steller's sea cow

    • Dusky dolphin

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  • 8. 

    Which plant species was a type of flowering tree native to North America but went extinct around 60 million years ago?

    • Cherry blossom

    • Magnolia

    • Liriodendron

    • Dogwood

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  • 9. 

    Which animal species went extinct around 12,000 years ago and is commonly depicted in prehistoric cave paintings?

    • Neanderthal

    • Dire wolf

    • Cave bear

    • Sabertooth tiger

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  • 10. 

    Which species was a flightless bird endemic to the island of Rodrigues?

    • Giant ground sloth

    • Passenger pigeon

    • Solitaire

    • Cave bear

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  • 11. 

    Which plant species has the distinction of being the tallest plants to ever exist on Earth?

    • Sequoia

    • Willow

    • Egyptian papyrus

    • Silphium

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  • 12. 

    Which animal species was a large flightless bird native to the Seychelles?

    • Tasmanian tiger

    • Giant moa

    • Dodo bird

    • Rodrigues solitaire

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  • 13. 

    Which animal species was a small flightless bird endemic to the island of Madagascar?

    • Cassowary

    • Mauritius blue pigeon

    • Elephant bird

    • Pygmy hippopotamus

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  • 14. 

    Which plant species is famous for its large leaves and is known as the 'dinosaur food'?

    • Gingko biloba

    • Cycads

    • Lotus flower

    • Bamboo

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  • 15. 

    Which plant species was a type of coniferous tree that existed during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods?

    • Carnegiea gigantea

    • Araucaria mirabilis

    • Palm trees

    • Agathis australis

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