The nervous and endocrine systems have the least influence on behavior.
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False
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Many animals, like mice, _____ when they sense danger.
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freeze
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The _____ theory is an evolutionary concept that suggests that behaviors that help an organism survive are passed on while weak behaviors are lost.
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optimality
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The type of learning that involves problem-solving is called _____.
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insightful learning
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A rabbit is an example of a ______while a hyena is an example of a __________ .
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herbivore
carnivore
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Some animals can strategize, assess their environment, and cooperate with others to obtain food.
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True
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Clownfish live in sea anemones, which protect the fish from predators. The sea anemone isn't harmed and doesn't benefit from this relationship. This is called _____.
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phoresy
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The study of animals' structures, behaviors, functions, and evolution is called _____.
answer
zoology
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_____ believed that as animals became more complex, so did their emotions.
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George Romanes
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An example of _____ is geese flying south for the winter.
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migration
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_____ is a behavior in mating in which one male breeds with a female for a certain period of time and then finds a different mate the following mating season.
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Serial monogamy
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Kisha adopted an abused dog that cringed every time she raised her hand to pet it. After a while, the dog no longer cringed. This is an example of _____.
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habituation
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Mutations can affect behavior.
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True
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An example of cats communicating with their environment is that most of the time, cats will _____ if they are enjoying something.
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ethologist
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In the parisitic relationship between a tick and a dog, the tick is the_________ and the dog is the _________ .
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parasite;host
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The main reason that a flock of geese might fly together in V formation in order to avoid capture.
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False
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"The major driving forces of behavior are learning and rewards."
This statement would most likely be made by a(n) _____.
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comparative behaviorist
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Animals wrestling is a way of learning called _____.
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* playing or social learning
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Pavlov's experiment was a typical case of classical conditioning because _____.
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an instinctive behavior was tied to a different stimulus
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THE STUDY OF ECOLOGY**************************
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1. K-selected
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species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity
question
2. logistic growth
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population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity
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3. mortality
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death rate
question
4. natality
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birth rate
question
5. population
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a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area
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6. population density
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the number of organisms living in a particular area
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1. abiotic
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nonliving
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2. biotic
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living
question
3. carrying capacity
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the total number of organisms that an ecosystem can handle
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4. community
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the interacting populations within a geographic area
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5. ecology
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the knowledge or life science that studies how living things depend on each other and their environment
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6. exponential growth
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population growth based on the reproduction capability of individuals, despite available resources
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Ecology is made up of _____.
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many sciences
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Ecology is the study of the differences between plants and animals in their environment.
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False
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What is a population?
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a group of organisms of the same kind or species
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There are 20 mice in a 5 m2 field ecosystem. The population density of mice is _____.
answer
4 per m2
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Select all that apply.
When determining the growth rate, you need to know _____.
natality
mortality
population density
immigration rate
emigration rate
carrying capacity
answer
population density
natality
mortality
immigration rate
carrying capacity
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Carrying capacity is _____.
answer
the number of organisms an ecosystem can support
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As population density __________, competition increases.
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increases
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Which of the following is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
plants
animals
sunlight
grass
answer
sunlight
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Which of the following is a geographical limit?
temperature
soil quality
mountains
population density
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mountains
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Bacteria would be considered a(n) _____________ species
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food web
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a diagram that shows the connections among food chains in an ecosystem
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habitat
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a place where an organism naturally lives or grows
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omnivore
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an animal that eats both plants and animals
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primary consumer
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organisms that eat producers
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producer
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any green plant that traps the Sun's rays and converts them to chemical energy
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secondary consumer
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organisms that eat primary consumers
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biome
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major ecological grouping of plants and animals
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decomposers
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bacteria and fungi that break down dead matter
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dynamic equilibrium
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a state of change in which the end result is equal or balanced
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ecosystem
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the basic relationships that show how a community of plants, animals, and bacteria live and grow and how these living things are dependent on each other as well as the Sun, soil, and other nonliving parts of their environment; a cycle of relationships
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food chain
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line of plants and animals that shows the order in which organisms are eaten
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environmental factor
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a condition or conditions of the nonliving surroundings, such as light, temperature, water, and so on
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The building blocks of a habitat consist of _____ factors.
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environmental
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A habitat is best described as _____.
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the place where organisms live
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A group of habitats makes up a _____.
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community
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Which of the following statements about the Australian koala is true?
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Its habitat can vary somewhat if it is supplied with eucalyptus.
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Which statement represents the correct association of organisms and their habitat?
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Some plants and animals are restricted to a particular habitat.
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All forms of life on earth are linked together in relationships involving _____.
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food
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Consider the following food chain.
grass ? caterpillar ? chicken ? fox
What role does the chicken play?
answer
secondary consumer
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Bears will eat just about anything: berries, fungi, salmon, insects, and much more. Bears are _____.
answer
omnivores
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Which answer best indicates the dynamic balance of an ecosystem?
answer
number of plants vs. number of animals
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Natural catastrophes can upset the balance of an ecosystem.
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True
question
Select all that apply.
Which of the following are things you can do to prevent water pollution?
answer
purchase organic foods
use green cleaners
dispose of household chemical properly
dispose of paint properly
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1. abiotic
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nonliving
question
2. biome
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major ecological grouping of plants and animals
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3. biotic
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living
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4. community
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the interacting populations within a geographic area
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5. ecosystem
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the basic relationships that show how a community of plants, animals, and bacteria live and grow and how these living things are dependent on each other as well as the Sun, soil, and other nonliving parts of their environment; a cycle of relationships
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6. ecological niche
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the role or position of an organism in an ecosystem
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1. fauna
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all the animal life of a region
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2. flora
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all the plant life of a region
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3. habitat
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a place where an organism naturally lives or grows
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4. population
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a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area
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In a forest ecosystem, a robin and a squirrel live in the same tree. The two organisms _____.
answer
share the same habitat
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Select all that apply.
Ecosystems _____.
can be small
can be large
are made of biomes
only have living parts
have nonliving parts
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can be small
can be large
have nonliving parts
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Which of the following is not one of the major principles of ecology?
The ecosystem will break down if energy and matter are not constantly supplied or recycled.
Ecological systems and interactions are best understood by a thorough knowledge of the living and nonliving environments.
Living things affect other living things.
Ecological systems often remain in balance if only one factor is altered.
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Ecological systems often remain in balance if only one factor is altered.
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Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
answer
plants
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Animals that are members of different species and share a habitat peacefully _______.
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likely have the same ecological niche
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Select all that apply.
Which of the following factors determine conditions in a biome?
population density
temperature
carrying capacity
rainfall
sunlight
answer
temperature
rainfall
sunlight
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Which of the following statements is true?
The main factors determining biome conditions are wind and soil type.
A niche is the role an organism has in an ecosystem.
The number of organisms in an ecosystem is an abiotic factor.
Biomes generally follow man-made boundaries, like country borders.
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A niche is the role an organism has in an ecosystem.
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1. desert
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driest biome
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2. coniferous forest
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largest biome
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3. rainforest
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most species diversity
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4. tundra
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least species diversity
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5. temperate deciduous forest
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four seasons
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6. grasslands
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used to grow crops
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Which of the following statements is true?
All the populations in an ecosystem form the community.
A habitat represents all the biotic factors in an ecosystem.
The amount of nutrients in soil is an example of a biotic factor.
Only one population can live in a habitat at a time.
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All the populations in an ecosystem form the community.
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1. biodegradable
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any substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action
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2. geothermal
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heat energy coming from inside the Earth; heat from volcanoes or geysers
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3. pollution
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the act of contamination; making dirty or unclean
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Most "disposable" products _____.
answer
are a source of long-term pollution
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Select all that apply.
Ground water pollution can be caused by _____.
chemical spills
road salt
pesticides
fertilizers
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chemical spills
road salt
pesticides
fertilizers
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Smog may involve a variety of pollutants.
answer
True
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Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide has been linked to _________ global temperatures.
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increasing
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Select all that apply.
Which of the following are sources of land exploitation?
mining
electrical power generation
harvesting lumber
urban development
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mining
harvesting lumber
urban development
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A recommended partial solution to some forms of pollution is increased recycling.
answer
True
question
Any substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action is biodegradable.
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True
question
Select all that apply.
Which of the following are things you can do to reduce pollution?
purchase products made from recycled materials
recycle used products
drive instead of walk
walk instead of drive
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purchase products made from recycled materials
recycle used products
walk instead of drive
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Humans are capable of surviving without using energy resources.
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False
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Select all that apply.
What are the two biggest energy issues currently faced by humans?
lack of energy resources
rapid fuel use
lack of energy conservation
pollution resulting from fuel use
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rapid fuel use
pollution resulting from fuel use
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Conservation of energy can help reduce global pollution.
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True
question
The greatest obstacle to developing solar energy is _____.
answer
lack of mechanisms for storing solar energy
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Recycling of garbage, solid wastes, and certain crops for generating energy has been accomplished already.
answer
True
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Large industrial use of wind energy _____.
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is restricted to localized areas of consistent wind
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Select all that apply.
What characteristics of nuclear energy make it desirable?
emits minimal atmospheric pollution
uses uranium, which is readily available and abundant
does not require great quantities of fuel
does not produce an ecological impact
operational safety
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emits minimal atmospheric pollution
does not require great quantities of fuel
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A geyser is an example of geothermal power.
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True
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ECOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS QUIZ 2***************
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REDO THIS SECTION BEFORE POSTING*******
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R-selected species often experience _________ growth in population, giving a(n) _________curve on a graph.
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logistic ; S-shaped
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Select all that apply.
Which of the following energy sources cause air pollution?
hydroelectric power
oil
coal
nuclear power
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oil
coal
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An ecological niche is an organism's specific _____ in an ecosystem.
answer
job
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A habitat that has lots of light and water, a high elevation, low temperatures, and a low level of oxygen is most likely a _____.
answer
high mountain
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In your household, there is you, a cat, and a dog. How many populations are there?
answer
3
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A biome is a large group of plants and animals living together in a specific _____.
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climate
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Which type of pollution is believed to have the most impact on an ecosystem?
answer
chemical spills
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Why are nutrients from fertilizer harmful to aquatic ecosystems?
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The increase in algae population reduces oxygen in the water.
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In a 10 m2 ecosystem, there are 20 raccoons. The population density of raccoons is _____.
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2 per m2
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Unnatural occurrences can have the most significant impact on an ecosystem.
answer
True
question
___________ ecology focuses on how human activities affect an ecosystem and ways to mitigate resulting issues.
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Population
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Select all that apply.
What factors can limit growth?
competition
amount of sunlight or water
r-selected species
geographic borders
answer
competition
amount of sunlight or water
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The _____ biome is the driest. Common floras are cacti, and faunas are snakes and lizards.
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desert
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In a balanced ecosystem, the number of __________ is far greater than the number of ____________ .
answer
producers ; consumers
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The word ecology is made up of two Greek words, oikos and logia, and means "_____."
answer
house knowledge
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Energy moves through the plants and animals in an ecosystem by way of_________________________ .
answer
food chain
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If an ecologist knows the types of plants in an area, he can make a good guess as to the type of biome and the type of fauna that live there.
answer
True
question
What is the growth rate?
births = 20
deaths = 10
immigration = 5
emigration = 1
answer
14
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Growth rate depends on the type of species living in an area. If the species is r-selected, the growth rate would _____.
answer
maintain equilibrium
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Which of the following statements is true?
Parts of an ecosystem only include biotic factors such as plants and animals.
If a common plant in an ecosystem becomes diseased, the ecosystem may become unbalanced.
Abiotic factors include decomposers such as fungi and bacteria.
Tundras have a high diversity of species.
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Abiotic factors include decomposers such as fungi and bacteria.
question
1 .biotechnology
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science and engineering techniques used to manipulate living cells to produce useful products
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2. cloning
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a method of genetic engineering that makes a copy of a living organism or its parts
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3. DNA profiling
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identification of individuals based on their DNA profile
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4. genetic engineering
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any artificial change made to the genetic composition of an organism
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5. green revolution
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a phrase used to describe programs involving the breeding of new high-yield varieties of food crops to increase world food production
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6. Human Genome Project
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a worldwide scientific project that deciphered the DNA code of all the human chromosomes of the body
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1. hybridization
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cross-breeding; a method that unionizes gametes of differing genes to create a new individual
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2. recombinant DNA
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cultured DNA molecules from different biological sources
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3. selective breeding
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a process of breeding organisms because of their specific traits
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Turkins, a cross between a chicken and a turkey, are raised on some farms in Wyoming. This is an example of _____.
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hybridization
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What is the oldest form of biotechnology?
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selective breeding
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During hybridization, _____.
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two organisms with desired traits are bred together
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Technology based on biology is called _____.
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biological engineering
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__________________biotechnology involves the manipulation of genes.
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molecular
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Which of the following statements is true?
Cloning creates genetically identical offspring.
Recombinant DNA injects genes from bacteria into an organism.
Dog and horse breeds are the result of years of recombinant DNA breeding.
Selective breeding can be used to create pesticides and cancer drugs.
answer
Cloning creates genetically identical offspring.
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Cloning _____.
answer
removes the nucleus from an egg cell and replaces it with the nucleus from another organism
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Select all that apply.
Which of the following are benefits of genetic engineering?
new vaccines
creation of toxic waste
sterile offspring
cancer drugs
seedless grapes
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new vaccines
cancer drugs
seedless grapes
question
As a result of advances in biotechnology, ________ may become a thing of the past
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disease
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What did the Human Genome Project produce?
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a genetic map of the 23 human chromosomes
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Ethical concerns about the development and use of biotechnology include all of the following except________.
answer
concerns about the development of new weapons
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The first animal cloned by nuclear transfer was a _____ named Dolly.
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sheep
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Which of the following statements is true?
Joints can now be replaced with new, healthy tissue by harvesting cartilage.
Scientists have given up on treatments for cancer, malaria, and HIV/AIDS.
Many countries are still working together to sequence and map all the genes in the human body.
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Joints can now be replaced with new, healthy tissue by harvesting cartilage
question
The most controversial technique of genetic engineering is _____.
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cloning
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Classical biotechnology dates back about _____ years ago.
answer
10,000
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Scientists are able to create specially designed bacteria that decompose toxic waste.
answer
True
question
Select all that apply.
Which of the following are methods of classical biotechnology?
selective breeding
recombinant DNA
hybridization
cloning
induced mutations
In _____, the desired genes from one organism are combined with genes of another organism, resulting in a new combination of genes.
answer
recombinant DNA
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Instead of manipulating organisms, ________ manipulates their genes.
answer
genetic engineerng
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Police matched the DNA from a strand of hair taken at the scene to catch the burglar. They used _____.
answer
DNA profiling
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A dog called the Maltese doesn't shed. This type of dog most likely came about through _____.
answer
hybridization
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New genetic strains of crops have been developed, yielding significantly higher amounts. The use of high-yield hybrid crops is called _____.
answer
the green revolution
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A common use of genetic engineering is to create a super genius.
answer
False
question
What is an ethical concern regarding genetic engineering?
privacy of genetically tested individuals
unnatural and potentially dangerous organisms being created
long-term effects of genetically engineered foods
all of the above
answer
all of the above
question
Genetic engineering has already been used to increase plant production.
answer
True
question
The _____ has approved genetically engineered medical treatments.
answer
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT UNIT 11 TEST*****
answer
88.8%
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Which of the following statements is true?
Natural energy resources are nonrenewable and are being depleted.
Current fuels are not polluting the air.
Mercury released into aquatic ecosystems comes from rock erosion.
The natural cycles of Earth can clear up our current air and water pollution problems.
answer
Natural energy resources are nonrenewable and are being depleted.
question
Select all that apply.
An ecosystem could probably survive without _____.
carnivores
producers
Sun
water
herbivores
climate
soil
decomposers
answer
carnivores
herbivores
question
Select all that apply.
The three main types of symbiotic relationships are _____.
altruism
mutualism
commensalism
parasitism
monogamy
polygyny
serial monogamy
answer
mutualism
commensalism
parasitism
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Sperm whales, a(n) __________ species, maintain their populations close to carrying capacity.
answer
K-selected
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The number of organisms that the environment in an ecosystem can handle is called its _____.
answer
carrying capacity
question
What are some solutions to help with pollution?
walk instead of drive
recycle plastic and aluminum
the Clean Air Act
all of the above
answer
all of the above
question
Advanced X-ray machines like the HRCT are part of a success in _____.
answer
biotechnology
question
While painting, Jenny watched Joey place his hands in the blue paint and rub it on his face. Afterwards, Jenny did the same with red paint. Jenny displayed _____.
answer
social learning
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Animals that mimic poisonous or dangerous animals use a defense called __________ mimicry.
answer
Batesian
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1. community
answer
a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area
question
2. biome
answer
the biotic part of an ecosystem made of all the populations
question
3. habitat
answer
a place where an organism naturally lives or grows
question
4. population
answer
major ecological grouping of plants and animals
question
If a new housing development goes up, the original ecosystem can repair itself.
answer
False
question
In a 10 m2 ecosystem, there are 40 possums. What is the population density of possums?
answer
4 per m2
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Animals behave in order to satisfy _________ needs
answer
physiological
question
Natural pollution includes _____.
answer
falling leaves
question
Water pollution can be caused by lawn fertilizer and pesticides.
answer
True
question
Select all that apply.
Environmental factors that create different habitats include _____.
light
temperature
animals
elevation
plants
minerals
topography
growing seasons
answer
light
temperature
animals
elevation
plants
question
Select all that apply.
Which of the following are methods of molecular biotechnology?
selective breeding
recombinant DNA
hybridization
cloning
induced mutations
DNA profiling
answer
recombinant DNA
cloning
DNA profiling
question
Joe denied being the father of Lisa. Lisa's mom took Joe to court to prove he is Lisa's biological father. The way to prove this would be by _____.
answer
DNA profiling
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The growth of organisms in a beach ecosystem can be limited by the ocean and rocks.
answer
True
question
1. cloning
answer
method of genetic engineering that makes a copy of a living organism or its parts
question
2. hybridization
answer
method that unionizes gametes from differing genes to create a new individual
question
3. recombinant DNA
answer
cultured DNA molecules from different biological sources
question
4. selective breeding
answer
a process of breeding organisms because of their specific traits
question
During mating season, male sheep produce hormones that make them aggressive. This is an _____ effect.
answer
activational
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A rainforest is an example of a _____.
answer
biome
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Worker bees don't get a chance to reproduce. Instead, they take care of their honeybee colony. They are a good example of animals exhibiting _____.
answer
altruism
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_________ show all the eating patterns in an ecosystem.
answer
Food web
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The Human Genome Project (HGP) enables researchers to pinpoint disease-causing genes and possibly prevent or treat them.
answer
True
question
Which of the following can upset the balance of an ecosystem?
too much water
not enough water
too much light
not enough light
all of the above
none of the above
answer
all of the above
question
Which of the following statements is true?
Ethologists believe that animal behavior is based on the environment.
Comparative behaviorists believe that animal behavior is based on instinct.
Today, most scientists believe that both nature and nurture are important in animal behavior.
Pavlov's dog experiment proved the nurturing concept over the nature concept in animal behavior.
answer
Today, most scientists believe that both nature and nurture are important in animal behavior.
question
A pigeon was shocked every time it landed on the telephone wire. After a few times of this, the pigeon learned not to land on the wire. It learned this by _____.
answer
habituation
question
The optimality theory suggests that _____.
answer
beneficial behaviors are passed on for generations
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Ecology that focuses on dynamic changes occurring in one species is _____ ecology.
answer
population
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