Question 1

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Nutrients typically cycle much faster in tropical areas than in polar areas.

Accepted Answer

A) functional diversity 
B) genetic diversity 
C) ecological diversity 
D) species diversity 
A) functional diversity 
B) genetic diversity 
C) ecological diversity 
D) species diversity

Question 2

Mutations that occur in skin cells can be passed on to offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a species of frogs becomes threatened because they can only live in a narrow range of temperatures, they would be classified as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a species of frogs becomes threatened...

Question 4

Current environmental conditions will dictate which traits are beneficial, and will ultimately drive evolution through the process of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Current environmental conditions will dictate which traits...

Question 5

Which of the following are thought to be factors that are contributing to the decline in amphibian populations?

Accepted Answer

A) habitat loss and fragmentation 
B) viral and fungal diseases and parasites 
C) increase in UV radiation 
D) prolonged drought 
E) all of these answers 
A) habitat loss and fragmentation 
B) viral and fungal diseases and parasites 
C) increase in UV radiation 
D) prolonged drought 
E) all of these answers

Question 6

In speciation, two species interbreed to form one new species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Niches are only occupied by native species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The average temperature on the surface of the planet Mars is much warmer than on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics must be true in order for a trait to be impacted by the forces of natural selection and then play a role in the process of biological evolution?

Accepted Answer

A) The trait must be the result of environmental conditions. 
B) The trait must be genetically based. 
C) The trait must impact the social rank of its possessor. 
D) The trait must be a physical characteristic of the organism. 
E) The trait must be a behavioral characteristic of the organism. 
A) The trait must be the result of environmental conditions. 
B) The trait must be genetically based. 
C) The trait must impact the social rank of its possessor. 
D) The trait must be a physical characteristic of the organism. 
E) The trait must be a behavioral characteristic of the organism.

Question 10

The larger wingspan could be called

Accepted Answer

A) an adaptive trait 
B) genetic variability 
C) a heritable trait 
D) all of these answers 
E) none of these answers 
A) an adaptive trait 
B) genetic variability 
C) a heritable trait 
D) all of these answers 
E) none of these answers

Question 11

If a catastrophic disease that afflicts one certain species of tree invaded these areas and eliminated that species, which forest or community would suffer the greatest harm?

Accepted Answer

A) the Sonoran cactus community 
B) the British Columbia coniferous forest 
C) the rain forest in Washington State 
D) the tropical rain forest in Costa Rica 
E) The two rain forests would suffer an equal amount of harm. 
A) the Sonoran cactus community 
B) the British Columbia coniferous forest 
C) the rain forest in Washington State 
D) the tropical rain forest in Costa Rica 
E) The two rain forests would suffer an equal amount of harm.

Question 12

Which of the following is not true with regards to the concept of niches?

Accepted Answer

A) A niche is the place where an organism lives. 
B) A niche is the general method by which an organism attains its energy. 
C) A species that is able to survive in a great range of environmental conditions and utilize a wide variety of food resources is a generalist species. 
D) The giant panda feeds almost exclusively on various types of bamboo. a.This being the case, these organisms are said to have a narrow specialized niche. 
E) In a rapidly-changing environment it is a great benefit to have a wide niche. 
A) A niche is the place where an organism lives. 
B) A niche is the general method by which an organism attains its energy. 
C) A species that is able to survive in a great range of environmental conditions and utilize a wide variety of food resources is a generalist species. 
D) The giant panda feeds almost exclusively on various types of bamboo. a.This being the case, these organisms are said to have a narrow specialized niche. 
E) In a rapidly-changing environment it is a great benefit to have a wide niche.

Question 13

The biological diversity of the Earth is only a function of the number of species on the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Average annual net primary productivity (NPP) is thought to peak when an ecosystem contains about 10-40 producer species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Genetic resistance to antibiotic drugs is an important example of

Accepted Answer

A) an adaptive trait in humans 
B) natural selection 
C) a beneficial mutation 
D) a harmful mutation 
E) evolution 
A) an adaptive trait in humans 
B) natural selection 
C) a beneficial mutation 
D) a harmful mutation 
E) evolution

Question 16

At this point in time, the fossil record represents about 10% of all species that have ever lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The process by which members of isolated populations become so different in genetic makeup that they cannot produce live, fertile offspring if they are rejoined is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) geographic isolation 
B) reproductive isolation 
C) evolutionary isolation 
D) endemic isolation 
E) niche isolation 
A) geographic isolation 
B) reproductive isolation 
C) evolutionary isolation 
D) endemic isolation 
E) niche isolation

Question 18

It could be said that _____ favored the bee with the larger wingspan, and so the _____ evolved.

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation, bee 
B) evolution, population 
C) mutation, bee 
D) natural selection, population 
E) mutation, population 
A) adaptation, bee 
B) evolution, population 
C) mutation, bee 
D) natural selection, population 
E) mutation, population

Question 19

-In what way are the birds labeled A, B, C, and D similar?

Accepted Answer

They all o

Question 20

Houseflies would probably adapt to an environmental change much more quickly than a human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Nutrients typically cycle much faster in tropical areas than in polar areas.

Mutations that occur in skin cells can be passed on to offspring.

If a species of frogs becomes threatened because they can only live in a narrow range of temperatures, they would be classified as a(n) ____________________.

Current environmental conditions will dictate which traits are beneficial, and will ultimately drive evolution through the process of ____________________.

Which of the following are thought to be factors that are contributing to the decline in amphibian populations?

In speciation, two species interbreed to form one new species.

Niches are only occupied by native species.

The average temperature on the surface of the planet Mars is much warmer than on Earth.

Which of the following characteristics must be true in order for a trait to be impacted by the forces of natural selection and then play a role in the process of biological evolution?

The larger wingspan could be called

If a catastrophic disease that afflicts one certain species of tree invaded these areas and eliminated that species, which forest or community would suffer the greatest harm?

Which of the following is not true with regards to the concept of niches?

The biological diversity of the Earth is only a function of the number of species on the Earth.

Average annual net primary productivity (NPP) is thought to peak when an ecosystem contains about 10-40 producer species.

Genetic resistance to antibiotic drugs is an important example of

At this point in time, the fossil record represents about 10% of all species that have ever lived.

The process by which members of isolated populations become so different in genetic makeup that they cannot produce live, fertile offspring if they are rejoined is best described as

It could be said that _ favored the bee with the larger wingspan, and so the _ evolved.

-In what way are the birds labeled A, B, C, and D similar?

Houseflies would probably adapt to an environmental change much more quickly than a human.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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Exam 4: Biodiversity and Evolution

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Nutrients typically cycle much faster in tropical areas than in polar areas.

Mutations that occur in skin cells can be passed on to offspring.

If a species of frogs becomes threatened because they can only live in a narrow range of temperatures, they would be classified as a(n) ____________________.

Current environmental conditions will dictate which traits are beneficial, and will ultimately drive evolution through the process of ____________________.

Which of the following are thought to be factors that are contributing to the decline in amphibian populations?

In speciation, two species interbreed to form one new species.

Niches are only occupied by native species.

The average temperature on the surface of the planet Mars is much warmer than on Earth.

Which of the following characteristics must be true in order for a trait to be impacted by the forces of natural selection and then play a role in the process of biological evolution?

The larger wingspan could be called

If a catastrophic disease that afflicts one certain species of tree invaded these areas and eliminated that species, which forest or community would suffer the greatest harm?

Which of the following is not true with regards to the concept of niches?

The biological diversity of the Earth is only a function of the number of species on the Earth.

Average annual net primary productivity (NPP) is thought to peak when an ecosystem contains about 10-40 producer species.

Genetic resistance to antibiotic drugs is an important example of

At this point in time, the fossil record represents about 10% of all species that have ever lived.

The process by which members of isolated populations become so different in genetic makeup that they cannot produce live, fertile offspring if they are rejoined is best described as

It could be said that _____ favored the bee with the larger wingspan, and so the _____ evolved.

-In what way are the birds labeled A, B, C, and D similar?

Houseflies would probably adapt to an environmental change much more quickly than a human.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

Filters

It could be said that _ favored the bee with the larger wingspan, and so the _ evolved.