Question
Bats and birds eating insects at different times of day is an example of(1 point)
Responses
survival of the fittest.
survival of the fittest.
natural selection.
natural selection.
resource partitioning.
resource partitioning.
competitive exclusion.
Gray and red squirrels share the same habitat. Red squirrels usually eat hazelnuts. After a disease kills off hazelnut trees in their environment, they have to start eating acorns. Gray squirrels are well adapted to eating acorns. The number of red squirrels decreased over time because they were not well adapated to eating acorns. Gray squirrels gradually replaced the red squirrels because they are better adapted to the environment. This change in the populations is an example of(1 point)
Responses
genetic drift.
genetic drift.
resource partitioning.
resource partitioning.
competitive exclusion.
competitive exclusion.
natural selection.
Based on Darwin’s ideas of descent with modification and natural selection, which observation would best support the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species?(1 point)
Responses
A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area
A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area
A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season
A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season
A population of rattlesnake goes extinct as the water resources in their environment dry up during an extreme, prolonged drought
What is0 an example of an advantageous trait?(1 point)
Responses
Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.
Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.
A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.
A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.
Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.
Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.
Elephants are being born without tusks, in response to pressures from poaching for ivory.
How is a high rate of reproduction beneficial to a species?(1 point)
Responses
It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.
It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.
It prevents extinction because there are so many individuals.
It prevents extinction because there are so many individuals.
It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.
It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.
It improves fitness over time versus species with slower rates of reproduction.
Responses
survival of the fittest.
survival of the fittest.
natural selection.
natural selection.
resource partitioning.
resource partitioning.
competitive exclusion.
Gray and red squirrels share the same habitat. Red squirrels usually eat hazelnuts. After a disease kills off hazelnut trees in their environment, they have to start eating acorns. Gray squirrels are well adapted to eating acorns. The number of red squirrels decreased over time because they were not well adapated to eating acorns. Gray squirrels gradually replaced the red squirrels because they are better adapted to the environment. This change in the populations is an example of(1 point)
Responses
genetic drift.
genetic drift.
resource partitioning.
resource partitioning.
competitive exclusion.
competitive exclusion.
natural selection.
Based on Darwin’s ideas of descent with modification and natural selection, which observation would best support the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species?(1 point)
Responses
A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area
A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area
A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season
A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season
A population of rattlesnake goes extinct as the water resources in their environment dry up during an extreme, prolonged drought
What is0 an example of an advantageous trait?(1 point)
Responses
Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.
Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.
A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.
A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.
Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.
Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.
Elephants are being born without tusks, in response to pressures from poaching for ivory.
How is a high rate of reproduction beneficial to a species?(1 point)
Responses
It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.
It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.
It prevents extinction because there are so many individuals.
It prevents extinction because there are so many individuals.
It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.
It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.
It improves fitness over time versus species with slower rates of reproduction.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided scenarios and concepts related to evolution, natural selection, and ecology:
1. **Bats and birds eating insects at different times of day is an example of:**
- **Resource partitioning.**
2. **Gray and red squirrels share the same habitat. Red squirrels usually eat hazelnuts. After a disease kills off hazelnut trees in their environment, they have to start eating acorns. Gray squirrels are well adapted to eating acorns. The number of red squirrels decreased over time because they were not well adapted to eating acorns. Gray squirrels gradually replaced the red squirrels because they are better adapted to the environment. This change in the populations is an example of:**
- **Competitive exclusion.**
3. **Based on Darwin’s ideas of descent with modification and natural selection, which observation would best support the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species?:**
- **A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season.**
4. **What is an example of an advantageous trait?:**
- **Elephants are being born without tusks, in response to pressures from poaching for ivory.**
5. **How is a high rate of reproduction beneficial to a species?:**
- **It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.**
If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of the answers, feel free to ask!
1. **Bats and birds eating insects at different times of day is an example of:**
- **Resource partitioning.**
2. **Gray and red squirrels share the same habitat. Red squirrels usually eat hazelnuts. After a disease kills off hazelnut trees in their environment, they have to start eating acorns. Gray squirrels are well adapted to eating acorns. The number of red squirrels decreased over time because they were not well adapted to eating acorns. Gray squirrels gradually replaced the red squirrels because they are better adapted to the environment. This change in the populations is an example of:**
- **Competitive exclusion.**
3. **Based on Darwin’s ideas of descent with modification and natural selection, which observation would best support the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species?:**
- **A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season.**
4. **What is an example of an advantageous trait?:**
- **Elephants are being born without tusks, in response to pressures from poaching for ivory.**
5. **How is a high rate of reproduction beneficial to a species?:**
- **It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.**
If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of the answers, feel free to ask!