In order for a trait to be considered a competitive advantage, the trait must(1 point)

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allow the individual to survive better and reproduce more in that environment.
allow the individual to survive better and reproduce more in that environment.

allow the individual to have fewer diseases and not get sick.
allow the individual to have fewer diseases and not get sick.

allow the individual to utilize fewer food and water resources to survive.
allow the individual to utilize fewer food and water resources to survive.

allow the individual to be stronger and outcompete others.

Why are hooves more advantageous for horses in the modern era?(1 point)
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Hooves are better suited with environments with wetter climates.
Hooves are better suited with environments with wetter climates.

Hooves are better suited for environments with a wider range of vegetation.
Hooves are better suited for environments with a wider range of vegetation.

Hooves are better equipped for environments with plains.
Hooves are better equipped for environments with plains.

Hooves are better suited for environments with plenty of trees.

Imagine a major volcanic eruption has dramatically changed the environment on an island such that the average temperature and available sunlight are much lower. Of the following species present on that island, which species is most likely to adapt and evolve to this change instead of going extinct?(1 point)
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a reptile species with a high reproduction rate and very similar individuals.
a reptile species with a high reproduction rate and very similar individuals.

a large mammal species with a low reproduction rate and specific food needs.
a large mammal species with a low reproduction rate and specific food needs.

an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate
an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate

a bird species with specific nesting requirements that only feeds on one type of seed.

Of the four factors that affect the evolution of species, which factor is driven by random events?(1 point)
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Differential survival and reproduction
Differential survival and reproduction

Speciation
Speciation

Genetic variation
Genetic variation

Competitive advantage
Competitive advantage

Which factor will most likely guarantee evolution rather than extinction?(1 point)
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changes in available food sources
changes in available food sources

larger animal sizes
larger animal sizes

higher reproduction rates
higher reproduction rates

changes in the environment

Answer 1

Here are the responses based on the questions you provided:

1. In order for a trait to be considered a competitive advantage, the trait must:

   • Allow the individual to survive better and reproduce more in that environment.

2. Why are hooves more advantageous for horses in the modern era?

   • Hooves are better equipped for environments with plains.

3. Imagine a major volcanic eruption has dramatically changed the environment on an island such that the average temperature and available sunlight are much lower. Of the following species present on that island, which species is most likely to adapt and evolve to this change instead of going extinct?

   • An insect species with high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate.

4. Of the four factors that affect the evolution of species, which factor is driven by random events?

   • Genetic variation.

5. Which factor will most likely guarantee evolution rather than extinction?

   • Higher reproduction rates.

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