If climate change did not cause the extinction of many large mammals in North and South America during early Holocene, then, according to an alternative hypothesis, _________ did.

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The alternative hypothesis suggests that the Clovis people who arrived in the Americas around 13,000 years ago played a significant role in the extinction of many large mammals. This theory is supported by evidence such as the timing of the extinctions coinciding with the arrival of humans, as well as archaeological sites showing hunting of megafauna by Clovis people. The other options (A, C, and D) may have contributed to the decline of certain populations, but are not widely accepted as the primary cause of the extinctions.

If Climate Change Did Not Cause the Extinction of Many