Question
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Question 1
A)The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)
Responses
drought.
drought.
shade.
shade.
frost.
frost.
high winds.
high winds.
Question 2
A)What is the long-term effect of a species failing to compete for resources?(1 point)
Responses
evolution
evolution
increase in population
increase in population
extinction
extinction
population remains the same
population remains the same
Question 3
A)Siblings may have different hair color as a result of(1 point)
Responses
mutations.
mutations.
natural selection.
natural selection.
genetic recombination.
genetic recombination.
acquired traits.
acquired traits.
Question 4
A)How does sexual reproduction contribute to evolution in a species?(1 point)
Responses
It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.
It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.
It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.
It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.
It eliminates genetic variation in a species.
It eliminates genetic variation in a species.
Question 5
A)Regarding "“survival of the fittest,” what does it mean to be “the fittest”?(1 point)
Responses
the healthiest individuals in a population
the healthiest individuals in a population
the most genetically diverse individuals in a population
the most genetically diverse individuals in a population
the most well-adapted individuals in a population
the most well-adapted individuals in a population
the strongest individuals in a population
the strongest individuals in a population
Question 6
A)Select the statement that is most accurate.(1 point)
Responses
Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
Individuals are adapted or not adapted; species evolve.
Individuals are adapted or not adapted; species evolve.
Individuals survive; species are naturally selected.
Individuals survive; species are naturally selected.
Individuals are fit; species survive.
Individuals are fit; species survive.
Question 7
A)What is the specific term used to describe the process that results in an organism having favorable adaptations to its environment, which are passed on through reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
genetic variation
genetic variation
natural selection
natural selection
competitive advantage
competitive advantage
genetic inheritance
genetic inheritance
Question 8
A)
In a population of lizards, some have longer tails. These lizards are better able to escape predators. Over several generations, longer tailed lizards become more common.
How does this example illustrate evolution?
(1 point)
Responses
Mutations introducing longer tails randomly.
Mutations introducing longer tails randomly.
Lizards with longer tails migrated from other regions.
Lizards with longer tails migrated from other regions.
Lizards in the population will all begin to grow longer tails.
Lizards in the population will all begin to grow longer tails.
Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
Question 9
A)Which statement accurately describes evolution?(1 point)
Responses
Evolution cannot occur without natural selection.
Evolution cannot occur without natural selection.
Evolution cannot occur without genetic drift.
Evolution cannot occur without genetic drift.
Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
Evolution occurs when favorable adaptations are passed on to future generations.
Evolution occurs when favorable adaptations are passed on to future generations.
Question 10
A)If an exotic zoo crossbreeds a tiger with a lion, it is performing(1 point)
Responses
artificial selection.
artificial selection.
natural selection.
natural selection.
genetic modification.
genetic modification.
biological evolution.
biological evolution.
Question 11
A)Rapid mass extinction may occur as a result of(1 point)
Responses
loss of food sources during a dry season.
loss of food sources during a dry season.
a catastrophic event.
a catastrophic event.
a few years of below-average temperatures.
a few years of below-average temperatures.
loss of habitat from land development.
loss of habitat from land development.
Question 12
A)How might a prolonged drought affect a population of salamanders in a swamp?(1 point)
Responses
Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
Increase the biodiversity in the swamp.
Increase the biodiversity in the swamp.
Have no effect on the population.
Have no effect on the population.
Increase the population due to reduced predation.
Increase the population due to reduced predation.
Question 13
A)According to kin selection, which member of the group will a chimpanzee protect first?(1 point)
Responses
cousins
cousins
offspring of siblings
offspring of siblings
unrelated group members
unrelated group members
offspring
offspring
Question 14
A)When developing his ideas about natural selection, Darwin focused most on(1 point)
Responses
group behavior.
group behavior.
DNA.
DNA.
adaptations.
adaptations.
kin selection.
kin selection.
Question 15
A)Humans evolved during a period of significant environmental change. Which advantage does that give the species today?(1 point)
Responses
Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
Humans have more adaptations than the average species because of the constant changes.
Humans have more adaptations than the average species because of the constant changes.
Humans have the best chance of surviving current environmental changes, like climate change.
Humans have the best chance of surviving current environmental changes, like climate change.
Humans have new adaptations that older species do not have, giving them a competitive advantage.
Humans have new adaptations that older species do not have, giving them a competitive advantage.
Question 16
A)Walruses are large marine mammals that inhabit the Arctic. They feed on mullusks and fish, and use ice platforms as a base for hunting and to raise their young. What could be a likely consequence for walruses if the Arctic continues to warm at the current rate?(1 point)
Responses
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
The walrus population will increase due to warmer climates.
The walrus population will increase due to warmer climates.
Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.
Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.
Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.
Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.
Question 1
A)The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)
Responses
drought.
drought.
shade.
shade.
frost.
frost.
high winds.
high winds.
Question 2
A)What is the long-term effect of a species failing to compete for resources?(1 point)
Responses
evolution
evolution
increase in population
increase in population
extinction
extinction
population remains the same
population remains the same
Question 3
A)Siblings may have different hair color as a result of(1 point)
Responses
mutations.
mutations.
natural selection.
natural selection.
genetic recombination.
genetic recombination.
acquired traits.
acquired traits.
Question 4
A)How does sexual reproduction contribute to evolution in a species?(1 point)
Responses
It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.
It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.
It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.
It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.
It eliminates genetic variation in a species.
It eliminates genetic variation in a species.
Question 5
A)Regarding "“survival of the fittest,” what does it mean to be “the fittest”?(1 point)
Responses
the healthiest individuals in a population
the healthiest individuals in a population
the most genetically diverse individuals in a population
the most genetically diverse individuals in a population
the most well-adapted individuals in a population
the most well-adapted individuals in a population
the strongest individuals in a population
the strongest individuals in a population
Question 6
A)Select the statement that is most accurate.(1 point)
Responses
Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
Individuals are adapted or not adapted; species evolve.
Individuals are adapted or not adapted; species evolve.
Individuals survive; species are naturally selected.
Individuals survive; species are naturally selected.
Individuals are fit; species survive.
Individuals are fit; species survive.
Question 7
A)What is the specific term used to describe the process that results in an organism having favorable adaptations to its environment, which are passed on through reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
genetic variation
genetic variation
natural selection
natural selection
competitive advantage
competitive advantage
genetic inheritance
genetic inheritance
Question 8
A)
In a population of lizards, some have longer tails. These lizards are better able to escape predators. Over several generations, longer tailed lizards become more common.
How does this example illustrate evolution?
(1 point)
Responses
Mutations introducing longer tails randomly.
Mutations introducing longer tails randomly.
Lizards with longer tails migrated from other regions.
Lizards with longer tails migrated from other regions.
Lizards in the population will all begin to grow longer tails.
Lizards in the population will all begin to grow longer tails.
Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
Question 9
A)Which statement accurately describes evolution?(1 point)
Responses
Evolution cannot occur without natural selection.
Evolution cannot occur without natural selection.
Evolution cannot occur without genetic drift.
Evolution cannot occur without genetic drift.
Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
Evolution occurs when favorable adaptations are passed on to future generations.
Evolution occurs when favorable adaptations are passed on to future generations.
Question 10
A)If an exotic zoo crossbreeds a tiger with a lion, it is performing(1 point)
Responses
artificial selection.
artificial selection.
natural selection.
natural selection.
genetic modification.
genetic modification.
biological evolution.
biological evolution.
Question 11
A)Rapid mass extinction may occur as a result of(1 point)
Responses
loss of food sources during a dry season.
loss of food sources during a dry season.
a catastrophic event.
a catastrophic event.
a few years of below-average temperatures.
a few years of below-average temperatures.
loss of habitat from land development.
loss of habitat from land development.
Question 12
A)How might a prolonged drought affect a population of salamanders in a swamp?(1 point)
Responses
Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
Increase the biodiversity in the swamp.
Increase the biodiversity in the swamp.
Have no effect on the population.
Have no effect on the population.
Increase the population due to reduced predation.
Increase the population due to reduced predation.
Question 13
A)According to kin selection, which member of the group will a chimpanzee protect first?(1 point)
Responses
cousins
cousins
offspring of siblings
offspring of siblings
unrelated group members
unrelated group members
offspring
offspring
Question 14
A)When developing his ideas about natural selection, Darwin focused most on(1 point)
Responses
group behavior.
group behavior.
DNA.
DNA.
adaptations.
adaptations.
kin selection.
kin selection.
Question 15
A)Humans evolved during a period of significant environmental change. Which advantage does that give the species today?(1 point)
Responses
Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
Humans have more adaptations than the average species because of the constant changes.
Humans have more adaptations than the average species because of the constant changes.
Humans have the best chance of surviving current environmental changes, like climate change.
Humans have the best chance of surviving current environmental changes, like climate change.
Humans have new adaptations that older species do not have, giving them a competitive advantage.
Humans have new adaptations that older species do not have, giving them a competitive advantage.
Question 16
A)Walruses are large marine mammals that inhabit the Arctic. They feed on mullusks and fish, and use ice platforms as a base for hunting and to raise their young. What could be a likely consequence for walruses if the Arctic continues to warm at the current rate?(1 point)
Responses
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
The walrus population will increase due to warmer climates.
The walrus population will increase due to warmer climates.
Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.
Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.
Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.
Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:
**Question 1:**
- Shade.
**Question 2:**
- Extinction.
**Question 3:**
- Genetic recombination.
**Question 4:**
- It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
**Question 5:**
- The most well-adapted individuals in a population.
**Question 6:**
- Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
**Question 7:**
- Natural selection.
**Question 8:**
- Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
**Question 9:**
- Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
**Question 10:**
- Artificial selection.
**Question 11:**
- A catastrophic event.
**Question 12:**
- Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
**Question 13:**
- Offspring.
**Question 14:**
- Adaptations.
**Question 15:**
- Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
**Question 16:**
- Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
These answers reflect concepts of evolution, natural selection, and ecological adaptation.
**Question 1:**
- Shade.
**Question 2:**
- Extinction.
**Question 3:**
- Genetic recombination.
**Question 4:**
- It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
**Question 5:**
- The most well-adapted individuals in a population.
**Question 6:**
- Individuals compete; species change in genetic makeup.
**Question 7:**
- Natural selection.
**Question 8:**
- Natural selection favoring longer-tailed lizards due to predation.
**Question 9:**
- Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
**Question 10:**
- Artificial selection.
**Question 11:**
- A catastrophic event.
**Question 12:**
- Decrease the population size due to loss of habitat.
**Question 13:**
- Offspring.
**Question 14:**
- Adaptations.
**Question 15:**
- Humans have a greater ability to adjust to change, so they can survive in a variety of environments and circumstances.
**Question 16:**
- Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
These answers reflect concepts of evolution, natural selection, and ecological adaptation.