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Question 5

The Giant Ground Sloth (Megatherium americanum\textit{Megatherium americanum}Megatherium americanum) is one of the largest prehistoric land mammals known to have existed, reaching the size of a modern elephant.

a.

A scientific reconstruction diagram of a Giant Ground Sloth skeleton has a magnification of ×0.022\times 0.022×0.022. On this diagram, the vertical height of the skeleton from the soles of its hind feet to its crown is measured as 7.7 cm7.7\text{ cm}7.7 cm.

Calculate the actual height of the Giant Ground Sloth in metres.

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b.

Explain how a warming global climate could make it difficult for such a large mammal to maintain a constant body temperature, referencing its body size.

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c.

Suggest two factors, other than climate warming, that may have caused the Giant Ground Sloth to become extinct.

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