Question 1

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Coastal states in the United States typically have more ecosystems than land-locked states.

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

One of the reasons that sharks are hunted is for their fins which are widely used as a soup ingredient in Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An adaptive trait is

Accepted Answer

A)  any heritable trait. 
B)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival 
C)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival and reproduction 
D)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival and reproduction at higher rates than other individuals in a population 
E)  any inheritable trait that improves organisms' chance for survival and reproduction at lower rates than other individuals in a population 
A)  any heritable trait. 
B)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival 
C)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival and reproduction 
D)  any heritable trait that improves organisms' chances for survival and reproduction at higher rates than other individuals in a population 
E)  any inheritable trait that improves organisms' chance for survival and reproduction at lower rates than other individuals in a population

Question 4

Biomes are

Accepted Answer

A)  large aquatic regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them 
B)  large terrestrial regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them 
C)  groups of populations living in harmony in a given ecosystem 
D)  all the biological portions of the planet 
E)  types of forests that are extensive and widespread on a continent 
A)  large aquatic regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them 
B)  large terrestrial regions of the earth with distinct climate and certain species adapted to them 
C)  groups of populations living in harmony in a given ecosystem 
D)  all the biological portions of the planet 
E)  types of forests that are extensive and widespread on a continent

Question 5

Genes mutate, individuals are selected and populations evolve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An intertidal species of seastar helps to maintain the diversity of the intertidal region by controlling the mussel population. Without the seastar, the mussel population would crowd out other species and take over their territory. The seastar could be called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  indicator species 
B)  keystone species 
C)  foundation species 
D)  aggressive species 
E)  repressor species 
A)  indicator species 
B)  keystone species 
C)  foundation species 
D)  aggressive species 
E)  repressor species

Question 7

Deserts, forests, and grasslands are all examples of ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deserts, forests, and grasslands are all examples...

Question 8

Using specific examples, explain why sharks can actually be beneficial to the human population if we change our view of their role.

Accepted Answer

Most individuals view sharks as predator

Question 9

Which of the following is/are thought to be in part responsible for the evolutionary success of humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans possess strong opposable thumbs. 
B)  Humans walk upright. 
C)  Humans have complex brains, walk upright and have opposable thumbs 
D)  Humans walk upright and have opposable thumbs 
E)  Humans walk upright, have opposable thumbs, complex brains and can use tools 
A)  Humans possess strong opposable thumbs. 
B)  Humans walk upright. 
C)  Humans have complex brains, walk upright and have opposable thumbs 
D)  Humans walk upright and have opposable thumbs 
E)  Humans walk upright, have opposable thumbs, complex brains and can use tools

Question 10

Briefly describe the concept of functional diversity.

Accepted Answer

Functional diversity is the va

Question 11

The fossil record is incomplete because

Accepted Answer

A)  Not all fossils have been found. 
B)  Some fossils have decomposed. 
C)  Some life forms left no fossils. 
D)  Some life forms have left no fossils and some have decomposed 
E)  Not all fossils have been found, some have decomposted and some life forms have left no fossils. 
A)  Not all fossils have been found. 
B)  Some fossils have decomposed. 
C)  Some life forms left no fossils. 
D)  Some life forms have left no fossils and some have decomposed 
E)  Not all fossils have been found, some have decomposted and some life forms have left no fossils.

Question 12

What is meant by the term 'biophilia' that was coined by Edward O. Wilson?

Accepted Answer

Biophilia, which literally mea

Question 13

The scientific theory of evolution explains how life on earth changes over time due to changes in the genes of____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The scientific theory of evolution explains how...

Question 14

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-An early fox population evolved into the grey fox and arctic fox.

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 15

Organisms develop certain traits because they need them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Geographic isolation may result from

Accepted Answer

A)  a volcanic eruption 
B)  an earthquake 
C)  a mountain range 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  a volcanic eruption 
B)  an earthquake 
C)  a mountain range 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of these answers

Question 17

In the 1960's, E.O. Wilson and other scientists developed the theory of _______________ ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the 1960's, E.O. Wilson and other...

Question 18

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below.
-Some tropical forests contain thousands of producer 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

Question 19

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 20

Deserts, tropical forests, prairie grasslands, and coniferous forests are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  different species 
B)  ecosystems with the highest biodiversity 
C)  ecosystems with low genetic biodiversity 
D)  Biomes 
E)  Populations 
A)  different species 
B)  ecosystems with the highest biodiversity 
C)  ecosystems with low genetic biodiversity 
D)  Biomes 
E)  Populations

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Coastal states in the United States typically have more ecosystems than land-locked states.

One of the reasons that sharks are hunted is for their fins which are widely used as a soup ingredient in Asia.

An adaptive trait is

Biomes are

Genes mutate, individuals are selected and populations evolve.

An intertidal species of seastar helps to maintain the diversity of the intertidal region by controlling the mussel population. Without the seastar, the mussel population would crowd out other species and take over their territory. The seastar could be called a(n)

Deserts, forests, and grasslands are all examples of ____________.

Using specific examples, explain why sharks can actually be beneficial to the human population if we change our view of their role.

Which of the following is/are thought to be in part responsible for the evolutionary success of humans?

Briefly describe the concept of functional diversity.

The fossil record is incomplete because

What is meant by the term 'biophilia' that was coined by Edward O. Wilson?

The scientific theory of evolution explains how life on earth changes over time due to changes in the genes of____________________.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -An early fox population evolved into the grey fox and arctic fox.

Organisms develop certain traits because they need them.

Geographic isolation may result from

In the 1960's, E.O. Wilson and other scientists developed the theory of _ ______.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Some tropical forests contain thousands of producer species.

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

Deserts, tropical forests, prairie grasslands, and coniferous forests are all examples of

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

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Coastal states in the United States typically have more ecosystems than land-locked states.

One of the reasons that sharks are hunted is for their fins which are widely used as a soup ingredient in Asia.

An adaptive trait is

Biomes are

Genes mutate, individuals are selected and populations evolve.

An intertidal species of seastar helps to maintain the diversity of the intertidal region by controlling the mussel population. Without the seastar, the mussel population would crowd out other species and take over their territory. The seastar could be called a(n)

Deserts, forests, and grasslands are all examples of ____________.

Using specific examples, explain why sharks can actually be beneficial to the human population if we change our view of their role.

Which of the following is/are thought to be in part responsible for the evolutionary success of humans?

Briefly describe the concept of functional diversity.

The fossil record is incomplete because

What is meant by the term 'biophilia' that was coined by Edward O. Wilson?

The scientific theory of evolution explains how life on earth changes over time due to changes in the genes of____________________.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -An early fox population evolved into the grey fox and arctic fox.

Organisms develop certain traits because they need them.

Geographic isolation may result from

In the 1960's, E.O. Wilson and other scientists developed the theory of _______________ ____________________.

Match the type of diversity with the proper choice below. -Some tropical forests contain thousands of producer species.

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

Deserts, tropical forests, prairie grasslands, and coniferous forests are all examples of

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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In the 1960's, E.O. Wilson and other scientists developed the theory of _ ______.