Intraspecific Relationships Quiz

What is intraspecific competition?

• Competition between different species

• Competition between members of the same species

• Competition for space only

• Competition for non-living resources

Why is intraspecific competition more severe than interspecific competition?

• Because they are competing for different resources

• Because they are competing for the same resources

• Because they are from different species

• Because they live in different habitats

What is agonistic behavior?

• Any social behavior related to fighting

• Only submissive behavior

• Only aggressive behavior

• Behavior towards different species

What is the ultimate adaptive value of having a territory?

• To avoid predators

• To pass genes on

• To increase stress

• To find more food

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which of the following is NOT a method of marking and defending territories?

• Singing

• Using scent glands

• Calling

• Hiding

What is a hierarchy in a social group of animals?

• A random order of dominance

• A linear dominance order

• An equal distribution of power

• A temporary order of dominance

Which of the following is a benefit of territoriality?

• Enough food for everyone

• More intraspecific fighting

• Increased disease spread

• Less space for each animal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What is a disadvantage of territoriality?

• Reduced disease spread

• More space for each animal

• Increased chance of breeding

• Less time to find food

What is the result of dominance in a hierarchy?

• Less likely to mate

• More likely to mate

• Less likely to be groomed by others

• Less likely to eat first

What is cannibalism in the context of intraspecific aggressive behavior?

• Consuming another species for food

• Fighting for mates

• Fighting for territory

• Consuming another of its own species for food

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1