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Selection For Tuskless Elephants Quizizz

Authored by Reuben Garcia

Biology

9th Grade

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Selection For Tuskless Elephants Quizizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What percentage of Gorongosa's elephants were killed during the civil war that lasted from 1977 to 1992?

Over 90%

About 50%

33%

2 to 6 percent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Since when has the Gorongosa Restoration Project been protecting wildlife in the park and monitoring their recovery?

Since 2000

Since 2008

Since 2011

Since 1977

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a direct consequence of the high levels of tusklessness observed in female elephants in Gorongosa?

A natural trait inherited from their mothers

A result of the ivory trade

A consequence of being born of tuskless mothers

A consequence of the civil war and poaching

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the surveys mentioned, what percentage of female elephants 10 to 20 years old are tuskless?

Over 90%

About 50%

33%

2 to 6 percent

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are tuskless elephants at an advantage in the current context of poaching?

They are better at fighting off predators

They are not targeted for their tusks

They have a stronger genetic trait

They are more likely to win contests for mates

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How has the behavior of tuskless elephants in Gorongosa been affected by poaching?

They have become more aggressive towards humans

They are less likely to migrate

They have adapted to use their mouths for tasks normally done with tusks

They have no significant behavioral changes

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What impact does the loss of tusks have on the elephant population's genetics over time?

It leads to a decrease in genetic diversity

It has no significant impact on genetics

It increases genetic mutations in offspring

It encourages the development of other advantageous traits

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