APES FINAL REVIEW FALL 2020

In fish, the survival rate decreases if the number of eggs is too large. Which statement describes why?

• Resource partitioning allows similar species to coexist in the same ecological community.

• The number of fish surviving after one year is proportional to the number of eggs produced.

• The chance of survival decreases when there is intraspecific competition for resources among surviving yearlings.

• More yearling fish survive beyond one year when there is an abundance of prey species present.

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Which biome has the most nutrient-rich soil?

• Savanna

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

Which statement describes how energy moves through an ecosystem?

• Energy is recycled through decomposers.

• Energy is captured by producers and passed up the food chain.

• Energy is absorbed from the soil.

• Energy increases as you move up the food chain.

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Which of the following statements about biodiversity is true?

• Genetic biodiversity is a measure of the number of genes in an area.

• A small distribution of habitats leads to an increase in species diversity.

• Global hotspots occur because of habitat restoration.

• Populations with high genetic diversity are better able to respond to environmental stressors.

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If there are 35,000 kcals of energy captured by the producers from the sun, how much is available for the tertiary consumer?

• 3,500 kcals

• 350 kcals

• 35 kcals

• 3.5 kcals

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Why is a raccoon considered a prime example of a generalist?

• Raccoons can only live in certain areas.

• Raccoons can adapt to living in different habitats.

• Raccoons can only eat certain types of foods.

• Raccoons are not good examples of generalists.

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What is the best estimate of the carrying capacity of the moose population?

• 30

• 50

• 1,500

• 2,500

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Which letter represents carrying capacity?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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What causes birth rates to drop in the third stage of the demographic transition?

• advancements in medicine

• advancements in technology

• better opportunities for women

• none of the above

How would you describe the growth rate of the country represented by this age structure diagram?

• rapid growth

• slow growth

• zero growth

• negative growth

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