Rock Pocket

Which histogram shows the distribution of traits you would expect some years AFTER the lava?

• There would be a variety of colors, with dark or black as the most common.

• Golden would still be most common, but there could be a few mutations.

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Did dark mice from different lava flows (different locations 100 miles away) always have the same genetic mutation?

• Yes - there's only one kind of mutation that can result in dark fur.

• No - different mutations appeared randomly, and the ones that resulted in dark fur became more common. 

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Which visual shows the distribution of fur color traits you would expect Right AFTER the lava flow occurred?

• Dark fur would be most common, but there could be a few mutations.

• Golden would be most common, but there could be a dark mice due to mutations.

• Dark fur would be growing more common, and light fur would be growing less common.

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Which visual shows the distribution of fur color traits you would expect a year AFTER the lava?

• B

  Golden would still be most common, but there could be a few mutations.

• C

  Dark fur would be growing more common, and light fur would be growing less common.

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Why did the MCr1 gene mutation become prevalent in the rock pocket mouse populations?

• The mutation produced dark colored mice who were better able to survive and reproduce in basalt environments.

• The mutation produced light colored mice who were better able to survive and reproduce in basalt environments.

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Where do rock pocket mice live geographically?

• Northwestern U.S.

• Southwestern U.S.

• Southeastern U.S.

• Northeastern U.S.

For the rock pocket mouse, which of the following contributes to selective pressure favoring dark-colored fur? (Choose all that apply)

• Predators

• Genetic mutations

• Rock color

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A pocket of melted rock, or magma, has formed deep below the surface of Earth. After the pocket of magma slowly cools, what does the magma become?

• igneous rock

• marble rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

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Markevious decided to study rocks while on vacation in Hawaii. Which type is he most likely to find in Hawaii?

• He will find mainly metamorphic rock, because Hawaii always has high temperatures.

• He will find mainly sedimentary rock, because Hawaii has a large amount of organic plant matter

• He will find mainly sedimentary rock, because Hawaii has high winds and ocean currents.

• He will find mainly igneous rock, because Hawaii has and was formed by active volcanoes.

What is the primary habitat of the rock pocket mouse?

• Desert regions with volcanic rock

• Tropical rainforests

• Temperate grasslands

• Arctic tundra