Keystone Biology Evolution

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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a class discussion, Khalila asked about the importance of certain species in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem. What is the role of keystone species in an ecosystem?
They are the most abundant species in the ecosystem
They have a disproportionately large impact on their environment
They are the primary producers in the ecosystem
They are the top predators in the ecosystem
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a class discussion, Alex and Salyse were talking about the role of native species like the Florida Panther in Florida's ecosystems. What effect do these native species have on the population of herbivores?
Increase the number of herbivores
Control and reduce the population of herbivores
Have no impact on herbivore populations
Cause herbivores to migrate to other areas
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Amelia and Joel are studying the impact of the Burmese Python on the populations of small mammals in the Everglades. What have they observed?
Increased the diversity of small mammals
Decreased the populations of small mammals
Had no effect on small mammal populations
Helped small mammals thrive
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a biology class, Mark and Amelia were discussing how mutations affect the formation of new species. What role do mutations play in the process of speciation?
They eliminate genetic diversity
They introduce new genetic variations
They prevent species from adapting
They always lead to extinction
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The theory that organisms have slowly changed over time...
fossil record
relative dating
evolution
adaptation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Evolution is the widely held notion that all life is related and has descended from a common ancestor: the birds and the bananas, the fishes and the flowers
-- all related That is, complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors naturally over time.
Fact
Theory
Law
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Evolution?
The change of climate over time
The change of genetic information of a population over time
The change of geological formations over time
The change of technology over time
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