Speciation and Reproductive Barriers

Speciation and Reproductive Barriers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

8th Grade

Hard

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines organisms as belonging to the same species?

They can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

They look exactly alike.

They live in the same geographic area.

They have similar diets.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of offspring resulting from the breeding of two different species, like a zonkey?

They are usually stronger than their parents.

They are typically sterile and cannot reproduce.

They always have a unique appearance.

They can only survive in captivity.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary factor that leads to allopatric speciation?

Differences in mating rituals.

Variations in breeding seasons.

A geographic barrier separating populations.

Inability of offspring to survive.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of prezygotic barrier is demonstrated by two bird species that look very similar but do not mate because their songs are different?

Temporal isolation.

Habitat isolation.

Behavioral isolation.

Genetic incompatibility.