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NDQ_011244
ecology includes material and research from the field of
a. genetics, b. geology, c. physics, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_011245
which are abiotic factors?
a. sunlight, temperature, soil, trees, and bacteria, b. sunlight, climate, water, air, and insects, c. sunlight, climate, soil, water, and air, d. temperature, soil, water, flowers and air
c
NDQ_011246
the snake obtains its energy from
a. the mouse, b. the owl, c. the sun, d. the tree
a
NDQ_011247
invertebrates greatly outnumber mammals.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011248
only some invertebrates have a backbone.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011252
sponges comprise the phylum
a. porifera, b. cnidaria, c. mollusca, d. echinodermata
a
NDQ_011253
soft organisms, like the snail, are from the phylum
a. porifera, b. echinodermata, c. mollusca, d. annelida
c
NDQ_011254
lobsters, with jointed appendages, are from the phylum
a. annelida, b. arthropoda, c. nematoda, d. echinodermata
b
NDQ_011255
the phylum cnidaria has members with stinging tentacles. these would include the
a. sea urchins, b. octopus, c. jellyfish, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011306
playing helps certain mammals learn how to be better hunters.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011307
learning math by watching your teacher complete math problems is a type of insight learning.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011311
rats taught to play basketball is a type of
a. habituation, b. observational learning, c. conditioning, d. play
c
NDQ_011312
birds not being afraid of a scarecrow is a type of
a. habituation, b. observational learning, c. conditioning, d. play
a
NDQ_011313
which of the following is a type of insight learning?
a. watching and copying the skills of older animals, b. play by running and kicking, c. being able to ignore the sounds of the television, d. making tools to solve problems
d
NDQ_011314
learning how to cook by watching you parents is a type of
a. observational learning, b. conditioning, c. play, d. insight learning
a
NDQ_011315
the type of learning humans use more than any other type of species
a. observational learning, b. conditioning, c. play, d. insight learning
d
NDQ_011316
a cell is the smallest unit of study in ecology.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011317
abiotic factors are necessary for a thriving ecosystem.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011321
all of the fish in the monterey bay aquarium would represent
a. a population, b. a community, c. an ecosystem, d. a biospbhere
b
NDQ_011322
studying how a drought affects the food supply in tundra ecosystem would be a question at the __________ level.
a. population, b. community, c. ecosystem, d. biosphere
c
NDQ_011323
studying the changes in the population size of a group of elephants would be a question at the __________ level.
a. individual, b. population, c. community, d. ecosystem
b
NDQ_011324
if two animals can reproduce and produce fertile offspring, the parents are members of the same
a. population, b. species, c. community, d. ecosystem
b
NDQ_011325
you and your classmates are all members of the same
a. species, b. population, c. community, d. ecosystem
a
NDQ_011346
the majority of snakes are poisonous.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011347
lizards are the only reptile that lives on every continent.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011351
what is the significance of quadrate bones?
a. these are movable bones that make it possible for lizards to regenerate lost limbs, b. these are movable bones that make it possible for snakes to glide along the ground, c. these are movable bones that make it possible for snakes and lizards to, d. these are movable bones that make it possible that make it possible...
c
NDQ_011352
which statement is associated with lizard behavior?
a. many lizards are good climbers or fast sprinters, b. many lizards can change color when it is time to mate, c. most lizards can run on two feet, d. most lizards can run across the surface of water to escape danger
a
NDQ_011353
what is the primary role of snake venom?
a. keeps the snake healthy, b. used for self-defense, c. used to kill prey, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011354
what determines what prey a snake will eat?
a. the body size of the snake has a major influence on what it eats, b. the ability to kill the prey with venom has a major influence on what it eats, c. the ability to crush the prey by strangulation has a major influence on what it eats, d. the ability to chew the prey has a major influence on what it eats
a
NDQ_011355
the snakes digestive enzymes can dissolve and absorb everything except
a. the preys hair and bones, b. the preys hair and claws, c. the preys teeth and bones, d. the preys bones and claws
b
NDQ_011386
a whale is not a fish.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011387
you have more in common with a lizard than you do with a whale.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011391
which is common to all mammals?
a. all mammals are viviparous, b. all mammals are placental, c. all mammals are endothermic, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011392
characteristics of mammals include
a. three middle ear bones, b. a four-chamber heart, c. the presence of hair or fur, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_011393
which are monotreme mammals?
a. the kangaroos and the koalas, b. the platypus and the echidnas, c. cats and dogs, d. rats and mice
b
NDQ_011394
whales, dolphins, and porpoises evolved from
a. large bony fish that developed lungs, b. land mammals that went back into the water, c. large amphibians that lived both on land and in the water, d. dinosaurs that lived in water
b
NDQ_011395
which of the following are placental mammals?
a. humans, apes and monkeys, b. lions, tigers and bears, c. mice, rats, rabbits and squirrels, d. all of the above are placental mammals
d
NDQ_011396
humans are primate mammals, like monkeys and apes.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011397
bats are the only mammals that can truly fly.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011401
which mammal would be the largest ungulate?
a. whale, b. horse, c. giraffe, d. elephant
d
NDQ_011402
to what group do rats belong?
a. lagomorphs, b. rodents, c. carnivores, d. insectivores
b
NDQ_011403
what do sheep, goats and pigs have in common?
a. these mammals have a large brain, b. these mammals are carnivores, c. these mammals are adapted for running, d. these mammals walk on hoofs
d
NDQ_011404
what is common among lions, wolves and polar bears?
a. these mammals have continuously growing teeth, b. these mammals are carnivorous, c. these mammals eat earthworms and arthropods, d. these mammals have a thick nail rolled around their toe
b
NDQ_011405
what group of mammals is characterized by long ears, a short tail, and a bouncing method of locomotion.
a. ungulates, b. insectivores, c. primates, d. lagomorphs
d
NDQ_011406
monotremes are the only mammals to lay eggs.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011407
the majority of mammals are marsupials.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011411
which statement is true concerning marsupials?
a. marsupials are born blind and without fur, b. marsupials complete their development in their mothers pouch, c. newborn marsupials have strong forelimbs with claws, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_011412
what does the placenta provide to the developing embryo?
a. oxygen and nutrients, b. carbon dioxide, c. blood, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_011413
which of the following mammals are marsupials?
a. gorillas and orangutans, b. kangaroos, koalas, and opossums, c. echidnas and platypuses, d. elephant seals, elk and lions
b
NDQ_011414
which mammals exhibit sexual dimorphism?
a. gorillas and monkeys, b. elephant seals and elk, c. lions and tigers, d. all of the above
b
NDQ_011415
most marsupials live in
a. america, b. africa, c. australia, d. asia
c
NDQ_011416
extinctions are part of natural selection.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011417
in each of the mass extinction, over 50% of animal species died and went extinct.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011421
what caused the dinosaurs to go extinct?
a. volcanic eruptions, b. a comet or asteroid colliding with earth, c. earthquakes, d. all of the above
b
NDQ_011422
which order of events contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs?
a. climate change led to reduce sunlight, which led to reduce photosynthesis,, b. climate change led to reduce photosynthesis, which led to reduce sunlight, which led to reduce food, c. reduced photosynthesis led to climate change, which led to reduce sunlight, which led to reduce food, d. reduced sunlight led to clima...
a
NDQ_011423
what occurs after each mass extinction?
a. evolution starts over, b. existing species fill open niches, c. new species develop to fill the habitats where old species lived, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011424
what percent of organisms went extinct during the permian mass extinction?
a. 95%, b. 99%, c. 99.5%, d. 100%
c
NDQ_011425
scientists believe we are currently partaking in another mass extinction. the current mass extinction is not recorded on the geologic time scale. including the current mass extinction, how many mass extinction events have occurred during earths history?
a. 4, b. 5, c. 6, d. 7
c
NDQ_011436
the genetic law of segregation was developed by mendel.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011437
mendel based his conclusions on his understanding of meiosis.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011441
if t represents the tall factor, and t represents the short factor, what plants will be tall?
a. t only, b. tt only, c. tt only, d. tt and tt
d
NDQ_011442
if t represents the tall factor, and t represents the short factor, what plants will be short?
a. t only, b. tt only, c. tt only, d. tt and tt
a
NDQ_011443
in a tt x tt pollination, what combination(s) of factors will be in the f1 generation?
a. tt only, b. tt only, c. tt and tt, d. tt only
a
NDQ_011444
if p represents purple color, and p represents white color, what combination(s) of factors represents white color?
a. pp only, b. pp only, c. pp and pp, d. pp only
a
NDQ_011445
what combination(s) of factors will represent the f2 generation from the flowers in question 10?
a. pp and pp only, b. pp and pp, c. pp only, d. pp, pp and pp
b
NDQ_011446
inheritance is the study of genetics.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011447
eye color, hair color and the shape of your ears can be inherited.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011451
when mendel crossed a short plant with a tall plant, what were the f1 results?
a. all short, b. all tall, c. half short, half tall, d. 75% tall, 25% short
b
NDQ_011452
when mendel crossed the f! generation from his first experiment, what was the result?
a. 3 tall plants for every short one, b. 3 short plants for every tall one, c. an equal number of short and tall plants, d. all medium sized plants
a
NDQ_011453
why did mendel study pea plants?
a. because he could control the mating between plants, b. because they have easily identifiable traits, c. because both self-pollination and cross-pollination is possible, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_011454
in a cross between purple flowered-plants and white flowered-plants, what was observed in the f2 generation?
a. 3 white plants for every purple plant, b. 3 purple plants for every white plant, c. half white plants and half purple plants, d. all blended-color lavender (light purple) plants
b
NDQ_011455
how did mendel cross-pollinate plants?
a. he moved pollen from one flower to the stigma of another, b. he moved stigma from one flower to the pollen of another, c. he moved eggs from one flower to the stigma of another, d. he moved pollen from one flower to the eggs of another
a
NDQ_011466
macroevolution is evolution within one species.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011467
darwins finches define a single population of finches.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011471
which of the following is a population?
a. the fish in monterey bay aquarium, b. the trees in yosemite national park, c. the lions that live together in southern africa, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011472
what is necessary for macroevolution?
a. a long period of time, b. repeated episodes of microevolution, c. major environmental change, d. all of the above
d
NDQ_011473
two groups of individuals from the same species, separated for many years so they can no longer breed. this is an example of
a. microevolution, b. macroevolution, c. minievolution, d. maxievolution
b
NDQ_011474
two groups of individuals from the same species, separated for many years so that one group develops a new fur color. this is an example of
a. microevolution, b. macroevoultion, c. minievolution, d. maxievolution
a
NDQ_011475
which of the following statements is correct?
a. microevolution results in new species, b. macroevolution results in new species, c. a population can be composed of many species, d. all of the above are correct
b
NDQ_011501
what mendel termed factors are today known as alleles.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011502
you inherit one allele from each parent.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011506
what is the genotype of a pea plant homozygous for height?
a. tt, b. tt, c. tt, d. tall
a
NDQ_011507
what is the phenotype of a pea plant with a heterozygous genotype for height?
a. tt, b. tt, c. tall, d. short
c
NDQ_011508
what are the alleles a pea plant with two recessive traits, such as a short white-flowered pea plant? (tall and purple flowers and the dominant traits.)
a. s and w, b. s and w, c. t and p, d. t and p
c
NDQ_011509
if mice with white coats are dominant to those with brown coats, what is the genotype of a heterozygous mouse?
a. ww, b. ww, c. bb, d. bb
a
NDQ_011510
if mice with white coats are dominant to those with brown coats, what is the phenotype of a heterozygous mouse?
a. white, b. brown, c. ww, d. bb
a
NDQ_011511
some of the best evidence of evolution comes from examining dna.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011512
at 12 on the molecular clock, all sequences are equal.
a. true, b. false
b
NDQ_011516
which two organisms have the most differences in the dnas?
a. chimpanzee and gorilla, b. gorilla and chicken, c. gorilla and mouse, d. gorilla and tuna
d
NDQ_011517
which two organisms have the most similar genomes?
a. gorilla and tuna, b. chimpanzee and gorilla, c. gorilla and chicken, d. gorilla and mouse
b
NDQ_011518
which two organisms share the most recent common ancestor?
a. human and monkey, b. orangutan and monkey, c. gorilla and orangutan, d. monkey and chicken
c
NDQ_011519
what is the same among all organisms?
a. all organisms have the same dna, b. all organisms have the same cells, c. all organisms have the same amino acids, d. all organisms have the same proteins
c
NDQ_011520
which statement is true concerning molecular evidence of evolution?
a. molecular evidence shows that dna and rna determine the development of all organisms, b. molecular evidence demonstrates that the similarities and differences between genomes of organisms confirm patterns of evolution, c. molecular evidence shows that all organisms share molecular components, d. all of the above are...
d
NDQ_011571
the diversity of species increases the chance that at least some organisms adapt and survive any major changes in the environment.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011572
the selection of beneficial traits is a natural process.
a. true, b. false
a
NDQ_011576
why is white fur of an arctic hare beneficial?
a. white fur offers protection in the snow, b. white fur keeps the rabbit warm, c. white fur is better suited to mating, d. all of the above
a
NDQ_011577
which of the following is necessary for natural selection?
a. there must be a shortage of food, b. the must be a change in the environment, causing individuals to change, c. there must be some genetic differences among the individuals of a species, d. all of the above
c
NDQ_011578
which of the following statements is not true?
a. beneficial traits allow some individuals to survive and reproduce, b. adaptations are necessary for the survival of a species, c. beneficial traits will become rare in a population as individuals die, d. inherited traits are passed to the next generation
c
NDQ_011579
which statement best explains the relationship between evolution and natural selection?
a. natural selection occurs by evolution, b. evolution occurs by natural selection, c. natural selection is evolution, d. evolution leads to natural selection
b
NDQ_011580
how many species are predicted to be alive on earth?
a. up to 3 million, b. up to 10 million, c. up to 30 million, d. up to 100 million
c