Species Distribution

What type of distribution pattern is shown here.

• random

• regular

• clumped

What type of distribution pattern is shown here?

• random

• regular

• clumped

If individuals in a species attract each other what pattern of distribution would they display?

• random

• regular

• clumped

If individuals in a species ignore each other, what pattern of distribution would they show?

• random

• regular

• clumped

The structure of the physical environment can determine what type of distribution pattern that occurs.

• True

• False

A papaya falls on the ground and the seeds germinate. What distribution pattern would you expect to find in the seedlings?

• random

• regular

• clumped

Rare species are more vulnerable to extinction than are common species.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Populations that combine restricted geographic range with narrow habitat tolerance and small population size are the most vulnerable to extinction.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Members of a species find all environments equally comfortable for survival.

• True

• False

Which of the following may be a restriction on the geographic distribution of a species?

• The environment is too dry

• Food is lacking in the environment

• The environment is too cold

• All of those stated here

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4