U3 L2 Quiz #1 - Traits for Reproduction

The male flying dragon lizard in the picture is opening a brightly-colored flap of skin at its throat. This is a display of courtship behavior that only happens during certain times of the year. What is the effect of this courtship behavior?

• 1. There is an increased probability that the lizard will survive.

• 1. There is an increased probability that the lizard will reproduce.

• 1. There is an increased probability that the lizard will find more food.

• 1. There is an increased probability that the lizard will defend its territory.

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Male humpback whales make certain sounds to attract a mate. This behavior seems to be passed on from one generation to the next. Which of the following statements best describes an effect of these male whale songs?

• 1. Male humpback whales are certain to attract a mate and reproduce successfully.

• 1. Male humpback whales are more likely to survive than female humpback whales.

• 1. Male humpback whales are certain to survive more often than female humpback whales.

• 1. Male humpback whales are more likely to attract a mate and reproduce successfully.

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Kangaroos have milk glands that produce milk for their young.

• This is an example of a physical trait.

• This is an example of a behavioral trait

• This is an example of physical and behavioral traits.

• This is not an example of a trait.

Male bearded dragon lizards bob and weave their heads when they see a female lizard.

• This is an example of a physical trait.

• This is an example of a behavioral trait.

• This is an example of a physical and behavioral trait.

• This is not an example of a trait.

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Male nursery web spiders present female spiders with food wrapped in silk.

• This is an example of a physical trait.

• This is an example of a behavioral trait.

• This is an example of a physical and behavioral trait.

• This is not an example of a trait.

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A male seahorse has a pouch in which it carries eggs until they hatch.

• This is an example of a physical trait

• This is an example of a behavioral trait

• This is an example of a physical and behavioral trait.

• This is not an example of a trait.

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Reproduction is the process by which an organism

• hunts for more food for consumption.

• expands its habitat by building shelter.

• teaches its offspring how to gather food.

• makes more organisms of the same species.

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Courtship behavior is any behavior or way of acting that

• helps an animal find food and shelter.

• helps an animal attract a mate.

• guarantees that an animal finds a mate.

• leads to the growth of an animal’s community.

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Which of these is a trait that a female deer is likely to be attracted to in a male deer?

• strength

• antler size

• body size

• all of the above

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How is sound an example of courtship behavior?

• All animals use sound to intimidate their rivals.

• Some animals use sound to attract a mate of the same species.

• All animals use sound to communicate with their potential mates.

• All animals use sound to warn other species away from their potential mates.

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