Based on the data below, which group of animals are genetically diverse?
Animal # of Different Type of Species in the World
Bird 9000+
Bears 8
Horses 350+
Whales 90
(1 point)
Horses
Bears
Birds
Whales
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Birds
The Northern Pacific seastar is a particularly successful invasive species. Which of the following
explains why it is so successful in the waters of southeastern Australia, outside of its native
environment?(1 point)
It can cling to the bottom of the ships and other vessels
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish
It is accustomed to a cold climate
It breeds rapidly and has no preditors in this environment
explains why it is so successful in the waters of southeastern Australia, outside of its native
environment?(1 point)
It can cling to the bottom of the ships and other vessels
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish
It is accustomed to a cold climate
It breeds rapidly and has no preditors in this environment
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment
Aside from killing native species, what other negative issue might an invasive species present?
(1 point)
They might provide economic benefit
They might increase the diversity of native species
They might avoid interacting with other organisms
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria
(1 point)
They might provide economic benefit
They might increase the diversity of native species
They might avoid interacting with other organisms
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria
What happens after coral is bleached?(1 point)
The coral releases algae into the ocean
The coral dies immediately
The coral is susceptible to starvation
The coral produces peroxides
The coral releases algae into the ocean
The coral dies immediately
The coral is susceptible to starvation
The coral produces peroxides
The coral is susceptible to starvation
The most biodiverse ecosystem in the world is likely a (1 point)
Tundra
Taiga
Coral Reef
Cold Desert
Tundra
Taiga
Coral Reef
Cold Desert
Coral Reef
The Florissant Fossil Beds in Colorado are home to several massive redwood stumps that were
subjected to a special kind of fossilization millions of years ago. What service could these fossilized
stumps most likely provide?(1 point)
Tourism
Lumber
Shelter
Soil Creation
subjected to a special kind of fossilization millions of years ago. What service could these fossilized
stumps most likely provide?(1 point)
Tourism
Lumber
Shelter
Soil Creation
Tourism
1 answer