02.1-T1-TextB-Quiz

What is the geographic range of a population?

• The area where a species has gone extinct
• The places where a population lives
• The density of individuals in a given area
• The distribution pattern of organisms

Which of the following best describes the original range of sea otters?

• Smaller than a cubic meter
• Limited to a single ocean
• Stretched thousands of kilometers around the Pacific Ocean
• Confined to the Atlantic Ocean

What is population density?

• The total number of individuals in a population
• The age structure of a population
• The way individuals are spaced out across their range
• The number of individuals per unit area

Which of the following is NOT a main distribution pattern for populations?

• Random
• Uniform
• Clumped
• Circular

Why is understanding a population's age structure important?

• a. It determines the species' lifespan
• b. It affects the population's ability to reproduce
• c. It indicates the population's overall health
• d. It determines the population's diet

What factor does NOT directly affect population growth?

• Birthrate
• Death rate
• Immigration rate
• Habitat size

How many eggs can a lionfish release at once?

• Up to 1,000
• Up to 5,000
• Up to 10,000
• Up to 15,

What is the typical number of pups a sea otter gives birth to at one time?

• a. One
• b. Two
• c. Three
• d. Four

Why has the lionfish population in the Atlantic been able to grow rapidly?

• They have a very low birth rate
• They have many natural predators
• They appear to have no natural enemies in the Atlantic
• The Atlantic has ideal environmental conditions for lionfish

What strategy has been employed to try to control the lionfish population in the Atlantic?

• Introducing new predators
• Using chemical controls
• Encouraging human hunting and consumption
• Implementing breeding restrictions