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Was climate change the cause of the decline and extinction of civilizations?
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Several civilizations fell in conjunction with environmental change. though the change in the external environment might not have been the only cause it certainly was a major contributor to the fall of the civilizations below (in no special order):
- Mayan
- Greek
- Roman
- Aztec
- Olmec
- ...
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Is there a link between extinction and climate change?
yes
How does climate change explain the extinction of dinosaurs?
a change in climate means that certain plants may not be able to survive. this then causes a decrease in herbivores, and then a decrease in carnivores because of the lack of food.
How has climate change affected Alaskan natives?
The climate change in Alaska is causing the amount of animal habitats to decline, forcing Alaskan hunters to find and alternate food source. The change in climate is also causing erosion damage to houses in some areas of Alaska.
Why monsoon winds change their direction?
Because the climate change
How can loss of Genetic Diversity can lead to extinction?
A species that is genetically diverse is more likely to survive in the event of a major change in it's environment, because of chance. A large swing in climate for instance, could entirely wipe out a species that was solely suited to a specific climate. However, if a portion of the species is more adaptable to a colder climate, and a portion is more adaptable to a warmer climate, even though a climate change would mean death for a large portion, a portion would be more likely to survive.
Is there a link between extinction and climate change?
yes
WHAT has caused the woolly mammoth to come under the threat of extinction?
climate change
Why do population fluctuate?
Extinction, climate change, decrease or increase in animals, loss of food.
What are 3 reasons for mass extinction?
Mass extinction could occur due to climate change, an asteroid impact and even a volcanic eruption.
Which historical era marked the decline of floodplain civ?
The decline of floodplain civilizations, such as those in Mesopotamia and Egypt, is often associated with the end of the Bronze Age around 1200 BCE. Factors contributing to their decline include climate change, political instability, invasions, and shifts in trade routes. New empires, such as the Assyrians and Persians, emerged during this period.
What are the three most likely reason for extinction?
Change of climate,potchars,and other animals eating them.
What might have led to the decline and disappearance of the indus valley civilizations?
There are various opinions as to what happened to the Indus valley civilization. Probably them most held is that climate change (disappearance of the monsoons) resulted in a migration to the east but in smaller more isolated towns.
What is the 1 cause for extinction?
new predators new disease new climate or environment change new competitors for food or land these all contribute to extinction
How does climate change explain the extinction of dinosaurs?
a change in climate means that certain plants may not be able to survive. this then causes a decrease in herbivores, and then a decrease in carnivores because of the lack of food.
What climate change caused the extinction of the saber-toothed Tiger?
Most likely, the end of the last ice age.
What percent of earths species are considered at risk of extinction due to climate change?
40-70% it says on wikipedia
How has climate change affected Alaskan natives?
The climate change in Alaska is causing the amount of animal habitats to decline, forcing Alaskan hunters to find and alternate food source. The change in climate is also causing erosion damage to houses in some areas of Alaska.
