Ecology Quiz 3

Slight differences in inherited traits among individuals in a population are called ___________________.

• differences

• changes

• variations

• problems

When is a trait most likely to be passed on to the next generation? Choose the best answer.

• when it serves no purpose to the organism

• when it prevents the organism from finding a mate

• when it gives the organism an abundant supply of water

• when it becomes an advantage to the organism´s survival

The ways in which species change overtime in response to their changing environment is known as ______________.

• migration

• adaptation

• hibernation

An animal is using the adaptation __________________, when it is disguising itself using either colors and patterns, mimesis (imitation of objects), or mimicry (imitation of other animals).

• walking

• camouflaging

• running

_________is when a plant or animal looks like another animal or object for defense or to gain an advantage.

• Copying

• Twinning

• Mimicry

An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation