Question 1

Amphibians are

Accepted Answer

A)  frogs, toads, and salamanders. 
B)  fish, frogs, and salamanders. 
C)  salamanders, sea anemone, and frogs 
D)  clams, oysters, frogs, and toads. 
E)  toads, sea urchins and frogs 
A)  frogs, toads, and salamanders. 
B)  fish, frogs, and salamanders. 
C)  salamanders, sea anemone, and frogs 
D)  clams, oysters, frogs, and toads. 
E)  toads, sea urchins and frogs

Question 2

A major factor that allowed species to adapt to new environments and form new species through natural selection happened

Accepted Answer

A)  because Pangaea began splitting apart about 135 million years ago 
B)  about 18,000 years ago when South America and North America split apart 
C)  about 200-250 million years ago when India and Africa split apart 
D)  happened about 250 million years ago, because Pangaea began splitting apart 
E)  because Asia and North America split apart 180 million years ago 
A)  because Pangaea began splitting apart about 135 million years ago 
B)  about 18,000 years ago when South America and North America split apart 
C)  about 200-250 million years ago when India and Africa split apart 
D)  happened about 250 million years ago, because Pangaea began splitting apart 
E)  because Asia and North America split apart 180 million years ago

Question 3

The size of the planet has significant influences that impact life on the planet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

The advance and retreat of ice sheets

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A)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago at the lower latitudes 
B)  happened most recently about 350 million years ago at the lower latitudes 
C)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago over much of the northern hemispheres 
D)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago over much of the northern hemispheres and caused alternating periods of heating and cooling 
E)  ice sheets were very stable throughout geologic time and did not advance or retreat 
A)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago at the lower latitudes 
B)  happened most recently about 350 million years ago at the lower latitudes 
C)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago over much of the northern hemispheres 
D)  happened most recently about 18,000 years ago over much of the northern hemispheres and caused alternating periods of heating and cooling 
E)  ice sheets were very stable throughout geologic time and did not advance or retreat

Question 6

Heritable traits that give an individual some advantage over other individuals in the population are called adaptive traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

They all o

Question 8

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Estuaries and wetlands have very high primary productivity.

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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 9

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 10

An organism's niche is analogous to its

Accepted Answer

A)  Address 
B)  way of life 
C)  food source 
D)  trash dump 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  Address 
B)  way of life 
C)  food source 
D)  trash dump 
E)  all of these answers

Question 11

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation can both lead to speciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Areas with both mountain ranges and coastal ecosystems have high diversity.

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 13

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 14

In the 1960's Edward O. Wilson, along with other scientists, developed the theory of island biogeography. Explain the relevance of this theory in today's world

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Island biogeography examines how the spe

Question 15

Which of the following organisms would best be described as a specialist species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flies 
B)  Cockroaches 
C)  white-tailed deer 
D)  panda bears 
E)  Humans 
A)  Flies 
B)  Cockroaches 
C)  white-tailed deer 
D)  panda bears 
E)  Humans

Question 16

____________________ are random changes in the structure or number of DNA molecules in a cell.

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The answer of ____________________ are random changes in the structure...

Question 17

A(n) ____________________ includes an organism's range of tolerance for physical and chemical conditions.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ includes an organism's range of...

Question 18

Genes mutate, ____________________ are selected, and populations____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Genes mutate, ____________________ are selected, and populations____________________....

Question 19

Evidence for the history of life comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA analysis 
B)  Fossils 
C)  analysis of glacial ice core and rock samples 
D)  fossils and analysis of glacial ice core and rock samples 
E)  ancient sea scrolls 
A)  DNA analysis 
B)  Fossils 
C)  analysis of glacial ice core and rock samples 
D)  fossils and analysis of glacial ice core and rock samples 
E)  ancient sea scrolls

Question 20

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Coral reefs are known for their very high number of species.

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

Amphibians are

A major factor that allowed species to adapt to new environments and form new species through natural selection happened

The size of the planet has significant influences that impact life on the planet.

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

The advance and retreat of ice sheets

Heritable traits that give an individual some advantage over other individuals in the population are called adaptive traits.

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

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Estuaries and wetlands have very high primary productivity.

Genetic resistance to antibiotic drugs is an important example of

An organism's niche is analogous to its

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation can both lead to speciation.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Areas with both mountain ranges and coastal ecosystems have high diversity.

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

In the 1960's Edward O. Wilson, along with other scientists, developed the theory of island biogeography. Explain the relevance of this theory in today's world

Which of the following organisms would best be described as a specialist species?

____________________ are random changes in the structure or number of DNA molecules in a cell.

A(n) ____________________ includes an organism's range of tolerance for physical and chemical conditions.

Genes mutate, are selected, and populations.

Evidence for the history of life comes from

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Coral reefs are known for their very high number of species.

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 Minerals

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

Amphibians are

A major factor that allowed species to adapt to new environments and form new species through natural selection happened

The size of the planet has significant influences that impact life on the planet.

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

The advance and retreat of ice sheets

Heritable traits that give an individual some advantage over other individuals in the population are called adaptive traits.

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

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Estuaries and wetlands have very high primary productivity.

Genetic resistance to antibiotic drugs is an important example of

An organism's niche is analogous to its

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation can both lead to speciation.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Areas with both mountain ranges and coastal ecosystems have high diversity.

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

In the 1960's Edward O. Wilson, along with other scientists, developed the theory of island biogeography. Explain the relevance of this theory in today's world

Which of the following organisms would best be described as a specialist species?

____________________ are random changes in the structure or number of DNA molecules in a cell.

A(n) ____________________ includes an organism's range of tolerance for physical and chemical conditions.

Genes mutate, ____________________ are selected, and populations____________________.

Evidence for the history of life comes from

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Coral reefs are known for their very high number of species.

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 Minerals

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.

Genes mutate, are selected, and populations.