Consider the following scenario:

The main selective pressure in this scenario is the availability of food. Due to the drought and the decline of fish populations, long-legged birds that primarily eat fish are under pressure to either adapt to eating insects or face a higher risk of starvation. Short-legged birds that primarily eat insects are not as affected by the decline of fish populations and therefore are under less selective pressure. This could lead to an increase in the proportion of short-legged birds in the population since they have a greater chance of survival and reproduction.

A drought hits the habitat of a semi-aquatic bird population. All ponds dry up, and fish populations decline. There are two groups of birds in the population that differ in leg length and diet. Long-legged birds eat fish, while short-legged birds eat insects. The drought has little effect on insect populations.

What is the main selective pressure in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

insect population
insect population

fish population
fish population

leg length
leg length

drought

availability of food

Consider the following scenario:

A drought hits the habitat of a semi-aquatic bird population. All ponds dry up, and fish populations decline. There are two groups of birds in the population that differ in leg length and diet. Long-legged birds eat fish, while short-legged birds eat insects. The drought has little effect on insect populations.

What is the main selective pressure in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

insect population
insect population

fish population
fish population

leg length
leg length

drought

availability of food

availability of food

is not a option Consider the following scenario:

A drought hits the habitat of a semi-aquatic bird population. All ponds dry up, and fish populations decline. There are two groups of birds in the population that differ in leg length and diet. Long-legged birds eat fish, while short-legged birds eat insects. The drought has little effect on insect populations.

What is the main selective pressure in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

insect population
insect population

fish population
fish population

leg length
leg length

drought

The main selective pressure in this scenario is the ability to find and obtain food, specifically the availability of fish as a food source for long-legged birds. With the ponds drying up and fish populations declining, long-legged birds have to adapt to either eating insects or finding alternative sources of food, or they face a higher risk of starvation. This puts selective pressure on the birds to either change their diet or potentially face extinction. Short-legged birds are not under as much select pressure since their primary food source is less affected by the drought.

Which statement is accurate about variations?(1 point)

Responses

In all cases, variations affect how likely it is that an organism reproduces.
In all cases, variations affect how likely it is that an organism reproduces.

Organisms with variations are less likely to pass these variations to their offspring.
Organisms with variations, , are less likely, , to pass these variations to their offspring.

Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive.
Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive.

In all cases, variations become more common in a population

Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive.

Consider the following scenario:

In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Most fish, however, have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing the fish with brown scales.

Which term best describes the brown scales?

(1 point)
Responses

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

new mutation

advantageous trait

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the population of peppered moths in Britain? (1 point)

Responses

The dark-colored moths became more common.
The dark-colored moths became more common.

The light-colored moths became more common.
The light-colored moths became more common.

The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become equal.
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become equal.

The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become unequal.

The dark-colored moths became more common.

There are two varieties in a population of squirrels: short tails and long tails. Long-tailed squirrels are better at jumping and balancing in trees. Scientists observe that over the span of 100 years, the proportion of the population with long tails increases from 10% to 60%. Which statement is most likely? (1 point)

Responses

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.
The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to decreased food availability.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to their better jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a higher chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling environment.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to their better jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a higher chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling environment.

There are two varieties in a population of squirrels: short tails and long tails. Long-tailed squirrels are better at jumping and balancing in trees. Scientists observe that over the span of 100 years, the proportion of the population with long tails increases from 10% to 60%. Which statement is most likely? (1 point)
Responses

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.
The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to decreased food availability.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to their poor jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a lower chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling environment.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to their poor jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a lower chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling and environment.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to their better jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a higher chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling environment. are not options

There are two varieties in a population of squirrels: short tails and long tails. Long-tailed squirrels are better at jumping and balancing in trees. Scientists observe that over the span of 100 years, the proportion of the population with long tails increases from 10% to 60%. Which statement is most likely? (1 point)
Responses

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.
The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to decreased food availability.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to their better jumping and balancing abilities, which would give them a higher chance of survival and reproduction in the tree-dwelling environment.

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Consider the following scenario:

In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Most fish, however, have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing the fish with brown scales.

Which term best describes the brown scales?

(1 point)
Responses

new mutation
new mutation

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

advantageous trait

Why is the cheetah gene pool small today? (1 point)

Responses

lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits

poor adaptability
poor adaptability

multiple bottleneck events
multiple bottleneck events

inbreeding in zoos
inbreeding in zoos

multiple bottleneck events

After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits? (1 point)

Responses

They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.
They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.

They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event.
They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event.

They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. During the bottleneck event, the genetic diversity of the population was likely reduced, therefore reducing the population's ability to adapt to environmental changes. Although the population has recovered to its original numbers, the lack of genetic diversity makes it less likely for the rabbits to withstand environmental changes than if they had not undergone a bottleneck event.

Facts or data are types of(1 point)

Responses

reasoning.
reasoning.

models.
models.

evidence.
evidence.

explanations.

evidence.

Which action an example of genetic modification (creating GMOs)?(1 point)

Responses

breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament

raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes
raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes

selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season
selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season

making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects

making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects.

Pretend you are a scientist observing three different varieties of a single bird species that are part of the same population. In three to five sentences, describe what genetic variations exist in your population. Then, using reasoning skills and mock evidence from your observations, describe the impact these traits have on the birds’ relationships with their environment and predators.

In the observed bird population, there are three genetic variations that exist. The first variety has a reddish-orange crest on its head, while the second variety has a yellow crest, and the third variety lacks a crest entirely. Based on observations and mock evidence, it is possible to infer that birds with a reddish-orange crest may have an advantage in attracting mates compared to those with yellow or no crests. However, the lack of a crest could offer an advantage to the birds in avoiding predators since the crest could make it easier for predators to spot the birds. It is also possible that the yellow crest could help the birds blend into their environment if it matches the surrounding foliage. Ultimately, the impact of these genetic variations on the birds' relationships with their environment and predators would depend on a range of factors such as habitat and predator species.

is this good rats with black fur absorb heat while rats with white fur reflect heat. rats with white fur attract more mates but black fur rats don't attract enough mates. and white fur rats can camoflash while black fur rats can only camoflash at night. for Imagine you are a scientist observing rats in the wild. As the rats reproduce, rats born with white fur slowly begin to outnumber rats with black fur. In three to five sentences, provide two or more different explanations of why the rats with white fur might be outnumbering the rats with black fur.(4 points)

There are a few potential explanations for why rats with white fur are outnumbering rats with black fur. One explanation is that the environment where the rats live may be changing, making the white fur a more advantageous trait for survival. For example, if the rats' habitat is becoming hotter, the ability to reflect heat could become a more important trait. Another explanation could be that the white fur rats are better suited to mate selection in the population due to their physical attractiveness. Alternatively, it's possible that there is a random fluctuation in the birth of white versus black fur rats due to chance or genetic drift.

If Eastern Bluebirds went extinct what would happen to their predator

If Eastern Bluebirds went extinct, their predator species would be affected in different ways depending on their feeding habits and other prey options. For predators that rely primarily on Eastern Bluebirds as a food source, they would face reduced food availability and potentially face starvation or have to adapt to new food sources. For predators that occasionally feed on Eastern Bluebirds as part of a varied diet, their populations may not be affected as significantly. However, the loss of an entire species can have complex implications for the larger ecosystem in which it exists, and could result in changes in predator-prey relationships, food webs, and other factors that are difficult to predict.

what are Eastern Bluebirds predator

Eastern Bluebirds have a few predators, including birds of prey such as Sharp-shinned Hawks, Cooper's Hawks, and American Kestrels. Domestic cats are also a significant predator of Eastern Bluebirds. Snakes, such as Rat Snakes and Eastern Milk Snakes, are known to prey on Bluebird eggs and nestlings. Other potential predators may include raccoons, squirrels, and opossums, which may try to raid or damage the birds' nests in search of food.

If the Eastern Bluebirds went extinct what would happen to Sharp-shinned Hawks, Cooper's Hawks, and American Kestrels

If Eastern Bluebirds went extinct, the main predator species that prey on them, such as Sharp-shinned Hawks, Cooper's Hawks, and American Kestrels would face a significant reduction in their food sources. This can impact the survival and reproduction rates of these predator species, as well as their interactions with other species in the ecosystem. These hawks may need to shift their diets, or switch to hunting other bird species and small mammals as alternative food sources. As a result, this could cause a ripple effect across the food web, potentially impacting population dynamics of other species that interact with these predators.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding versus genetic modification. Why might a person choose to use selective breeding over genetic modification? Why might a person choose to create a GMO over a selectively bred organism? Use three to five sentences to formulate your argument.

Selective breeding and genetic modification are both methods of altering the genetic makeup of an organism, but they have different advantages and disadvantages. Selective breeding can produce desired traits through natural processes over generations, but can also result in unpredictable and undesirable genetic changes. Genetic modification allows for more precise control over the genetic makeup of an organism, but can also be expensive and complex to undertake. People may choose selective breeding if they want to keep the organism as natural as possible and if they have the time and resources to wait for desired traits to develop over multiple generations. People may choose to create GMOs if they want to achieve specific genetic changes quickly and with greater control over the end result, as well as for agricultural or commercial purposes.

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