Question

Scientists often rely on _____ as evidence when looking at an animal’s reproductive success

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A student is analyzing data that compare the change in the total number of wading bird nests in the Everglades to the change in rainfall. Wading birds feed primarily on fish. Fewer nests were observed in dry years than wet years.

What is a reasonable inference about the relationship between wading bird reproductive success and water depth in the Everglades?

Answer 3

Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.

Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.

Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.

Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food but does affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food but does affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
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Answer 4

what is the difference between how ants and elephants primarily use grouping for survival?
elephants use grouping for cooperation, and ants use grouping for protection of the young
elephants use grouping for better chance of mating, and ants use grouping for better access to food
ants use grouping for better chance of mating, and elephants use grouping for better access to food
ants use grouping for cooperation, and elephants use grouping for protection of the young

Answer 5

Flies are scavengers and tend to break down dead organisms. Based on this information, what is a plant characteristic that would best attract flies?
1 point)
Responses

flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that emit a sweet odor

flowers that are light colored
flowers that are light colored

flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that are brightly colored

flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that emit a rotten odor

Answer 6

Which of the following describes fertilization?(1 point)
Responses

The process of pollen moving from place to place.

When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.

When an animal is attracted to a flower.

The changes that occur in organisms over time.

Answer 7

Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship?(1 point)
Responses

baring teeth as a sign of aggression

sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns

defending a nest from predators

dance rituals with potential partners

Answer 8

Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes? (1 point)
Responses

to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions

to ensure that offspring do not interfere with migration season

to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions

to ensure that mating does not interfere with migration season

Answer 9

How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
Responses

Hibernation makes access to food easier.

Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.

Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.

Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.

Answer 10

you notice a plant in your front yard. The plant’s flowers are bright red and tube shaped. Upon closer inspection, you realize that the plant also contains nectar. What is a likely pollinator for this plant?(1 point)
Responses

a bee

a hummingbird

the wind

an ant

Answer 11

Which of the following is the overall goal of all territorial behavior?(1 point)
Responses

to impress mates in order to reproduce

to gain resources to increase success

to maintain access to a particular type of environment

to defend food sources for personal use

Answer 12

Birds use courtship behaviors to attract a mate, which improves their reproductive success. Which courtship behavior also improves their chances of survival?(1 point)
Responses

Male sage grouse, normally camouflaged by their dull coloring, dance and call out in the open to attract nearby females.

Male mockingbirds can sing 200 different songs, mocking sounds around them in order to attract females and defend their territory.

Male golden eagles dive at nearly 200 miles per hour and catch sticks in midair as an elaborate courtship and territorial display.

Male birds with bright colors have to preen frequently in order to maintain their feathers and keep pests away so they can attract mates.

Answer 13

Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses

Ladybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.

Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.

Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.

Both ladybugs and humans have only a few offspring.

Answer 14

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Answer 15

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