Scientists often rely on ____as evidence when looking at an animal's reproductive success.

data
reasoning
inferences
conclusions

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data
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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?
(1 point)
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 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.
The reasonable inference about the relationship between wading bird reproductive success and water depth in the Everglades would be:
Water depth likely affects wading birds' access to food and thus affects wading birds' reproductive success.
What is a difference between how ants and elephants primarily use grouping for
survival? (1 point)
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.
The difference in how ants and elephants primarily use grouping for survival is:
Ants use grouping for cooperation, and elephants use grouping for protection of the young.
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 poin
flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that are light colored
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor
Based on the information that flies are scavengers and tend to break down dead organisms, a plant characteristic that would best attract flies would be flowers that emit a rotten odor.
Which of the following describes fertilization? (1 point)
The process of pollen moving from place to place.
When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.
O When an animal is attracted to a flower.
The changes that occur in organisms over time.
The description that describes fertilization is: When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.
Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship? (1 point)
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
defending a nest from predators
dance rituals with potential partners
The behavior that is both territorial and used for courtship is: dance rituals with potential partners.
Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes?
(1 point)
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
The reason courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes is: to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions.
How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
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.
Hibernation helps animals survive by reducing the energy required for survival.
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The correct answer choice is: Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
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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)
a bee
a hummingbird
the wind
an ant
A likely pollinator for a plant with bright red, tube-shaped flowers that contain nectar is: a hummingbird.
Which of the following is the overall goal of all territorial behavior?
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
The overall goal of all territorial behavior is: to gain resources to increase success.
Birds use courtship behaviors to attract a mate, which improves their reproductive
success. Which courtship behavior also improves their chances of survival? (1 point)
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.
The courtship behavior that also improves the chances of survival is: Male mockingbirds can sing 200 different songs, mocking sounds around them in order to attract females and defend their territory. This behavior not only attracts a mate but also helps the male mockingbird establish and maintain its territory, ensuring access to resources and increasing its chances of survival.
Which statement is true? (1 point)
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.
The statement that is true is: Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring. Humans are known for their significant investment in parenting, while ladybugs also exhibit behaviors such as guarding and providing protection for their offspring.