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Unit 8 and 9

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

A population of bacteria is treated with hand sanitizer. Because of genetic variation in the population, what is a possible outcome?

a)

The population will grow quickly.

b)

All of the bacteria are already resistant.

c)

They will get better at obtaining a food source.

d)

Some may be resistant and survive

2.

One of the biggest ways that a species evolves is because some organisms with some traits survive and reproduce better than others. This process is known as

a)

natural selection.

b)

convergent evolution.

c)

coevolution.

d)

sexual selection.

3.

Genes for traits that help an organism be more successful reproductively can be expected to

a)

cause it to evolve into a new species

b)

become more common in the future

c)

cause the extinction of the species

d)

eventually be eliminated by natural selection

4.

An adaptation is

a)

any trait an organism possesses

b)

how an organism evolves during its own lifetime

c)

a gene an organism has

d)

a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment

5.

Genetic diversity is ULTIMATELY/MAINLY the result of

a)

meiosis

b)

viruses

c)

mutations

d)

reproduction

6.

Which of the following does NOT an example of evolution

a)

Horses becoming taller and faster over millions of years

b)

All species of tortoises in the Galapagos islands descending from a common ancestor.

c)

Human brains becoming larger over time

d)

A caterpillar going through a change into a butterfly

7.

Which of the following does NOT increase genetic variation?

a)

Mutations

b)

Gene flow

c)

Mitosis

d)

Crossing over

8.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of natural selection?

a)

Most species produce more offspring than will actually reproduce

b)

Organisms complete for limited resources

c)

Evolution will occur as an organism gets older and learns more

d)

In every population, adaptations allow some organisms to survive and reproduce better than others

9.

Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce _____________.

a)

fewer mutations

b)

more offspring

c)

stronger gene

d)

better traits

10.

During a period of droughts in the Mojave Desert, seeds that are small and easily eaten become more and more rare, leaving mostly seeds that are large with hard-cased shells behind. The only birds that can

a)

small birds will gain larger beaks by exercising their mouths more.

b)

More small-beaked birds will die than larger-beaked birds. The offspring produced in the following generations will have a higher percentage of birds with larger beaks.

c)

Smaller birds will mutate their beak genes, resulting in the following generations having a higher percentage of birds with larger beaks.

d)

Small birds will eat more to gain weight in preparation for the drought. As a result, they will grow larger beaks from eating more.

11.

in 1850 there was a large snowshoe rabbit population in a remote part of Montana. Over the years, the color of the rabbits' fur during winter changed. The graph shows the winter fur color of rabbits during 1850 and 2000. Based on the data, it is most likely true that

a)

the winters become longer in length

b)

the snowshoe rabbit has migrated to another area

c)

there is less snow on the ground during the winter

d)

more predators have moved into the region

12.

Natural selection results in change over time by acting on traits that are_________.

a)

heritable

b)

new

c)

mutated

d)

better

13.

Most robins, a type of bird, produce four to five eggs at a time. Those robins produce fewer or more than this have reduced fitness. Which of the following terms best describes this?

a)

artificial selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection

d)

stabilizing selection

14.

Organisms that live in similar environments, such as the ocean, often have similar adaptations. This is often due to

a)

convergent evolution

b)

coevolution

c)

gradualism

d)

sexual selection

15.

Which pattern of evolution results in one species splitting into many over time?

a)

Coevolution

b)

Divergent evolution

c)

Convergent evolution

d)

Sexual selection

16.

The table to the right shows the order of amino acids present in a protein from five different organisms. Based on this evidence, a researcher could conclude that the two closest relatives are

a)

lemurs and gibbons

b)

lemurs and pigs

c)

cows and pigs

d)

none of the above. Amino acids cannot be used for relatedness

17.

Two bodily structures, found in different species, have different internal bone structures but serve a similar purpose in each organism. This is most likely describing___________.

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

d)

natural selection

18.

If scientists wanted to learn more about evolution by studying biochemistry, they would study all of the following EXCEPT_________.

a)

DNA

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

lipids (fats)

19.

In the table to the right, the DNA found in five primate species was compared to the DNA found in humans. The number of sequence differences was recorded. Based on the data in this table, what inference could you make about these species compared to humans?

a)

Lemurs are most like humans

b)

Gorillas are most like humans

c)

None of the species are similar to humans

d)

Only the lemur differs from humans in any way

20.

Ostriches have wings, but do not fly. Humans have an appendix with no apparent function. Whales contain bones for rear legs. Each of these are examples of

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

d)

natural selection

21.

Scientists can explore whether two different animal species have evolved from a common ancestor, using evidence from all of the sources below EXCEPT

a)

analysis of strands of DNA

b)

comparisons of bones and muscles

c)

comparisons of the experiences of each organism

d)

studies of embryos during developement

22.

Evidence of evolution from the field of paleontology examines

a)

sequences of DNA and protein

b)

embryos of different species

c)

the location of different species across the planet

d)

fossils compared to living species

23.

Early during development, organisms as diverse as a human, a mouse, and a bat can appear indistinguishable. All of their embryos look nearly identical, suggesting that

a)

during development, human go through stages of being a mouse and a bat

b)

similar structures have developed because of convergent evolution

c)

these very different species have shared ancestry with all mammals.

d)

this is a coincidental resemblance between them.

24.

Fossil evidence shows that structures considered vestigial in living organisms

a)

are not found in ancient organisms

b)

have always been vestigial

c)

were useful to their ancestors

d)

do not fill gaps in the fossil record.

25.

A group of eagles living around Lake Tahoe would be considered a(n)_____________.

a)

abiotic factor

b)

population

c)

community

d)

ecosystem

26.

Fish, their predators, and the water, sunlight, and plants that they rely on would be considered a(n)________.

a)

abiotic factor

b)

population

c)

community

d)

ecosystem

27.

If an organism divides and produces an exact copy of itself, the organism

a)

has reproduced sexually

b)

must have a virus and be infecting its own cells.

c)

has reproduced asexually

d)

has reproduced through the process of meiosis

28.

Organisms, such as plants or phytoplankton that carry out photosynthesis, would cause a decrease of which gas in the atmosphere

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Water

d)

Ozone

29.

Which of the following is NOT something that decomposers can break down in the carbon cycle?

a)

Waste products like urine or feces

b)

The bodies of dead plants and animals

c)

Carbon dioxide found in the air

d)

Scraps of discarded food

30.

Humans INCREASE corbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, and contribute to the carbon cycle by

a)

Combustion from driving cars

b)

planting trees to improve photosynthesis

c)

conserving energy with alternative energies

d)

using more solar power electricity

31.

Nitrogen in the air must be "fixed" before it can be used by plants. Atmosphere nitrogen is "fixed" by

a)

bacteria

b)

bacteria and lightning

c)

bacteria and insects

d)

bacteria and fungi

32.

When deforestation occurs in an area, what immediate effect does this have on the WATER cycle

a)

More water is returned to the atmosphere by transpiration

b)

There is less runoff water, but more transpiration

c)

More photosynthesis occurs, and CO2 begins decreasing

d)

Less is returned to the air by transpiration

33.

Bacteria are involved in many steps of the biochemical cycles. WHich of the following steps is bacteria NOT involved?

a)

Decompostion

b)

Transpiration

c)

Nitrigication

d)

Nitrogen fixation

34.

Which of the following is common to the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and the water cycle?

a)

The substances are rearranged into different types of molecules as they move through their cycles.

b)

The substances MUST pass through organisms in order to complete their cycles

c)

The largest reserves of these substances are always organisms

d)

These substances are required by all living things and are involved in many processes that occur in all living things.

35.

Water can be returned to the atmosphere through the leaves of plants by

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

36.

For the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle to function properly, which organisms must always be present

a)

decomposers

b)

herbivores

c)

parasites

d)

predators

37.

Which of the following is true of density-dependent limiting factors

a)

they have a larger impact on big populations

b)

they have a larger impact on small populations

c)

they impact big and small populations equally

d)

they tend to be caused by abiotic factors

38.

What is one biotic factor that affects the size of a population in an ecosystem

a)

local geography

b)

number of predators present

c)

average yearly temperature

d)

average annual precipitation

39.

Based on the chart to the right, which of these events would have the biggest immediate on the Georgia Black Bear population

a)

large scale forest fires

b)

damming lakes and rivers

c)

introduction of the bald eagle

d)

restriction on humans hunting bears

40.

A population of mice occupies a tree stump. For ten years, the population has been stable. Which of the following would likely cause the number of mice to begin to decrease

a)

An increase in predators

b)

A decrease in disease

c)

A decrease in competition between the mice

d)

An increase in mating season

41.

What pattern of growth will a population with limited resources show

a)

expotential

b)

logistic

c)

density dependent

d)

density independent

42.

Which factor is a density-dependent limiting factor on the population of a species

a)

predation

b)

unusual weather

c)

natural disaters

d)

seasonal variation

43.

Which factor would increase the carrying capacity for white tailed deer in an eastern temperate forest ecosystem

a)

the re-introduction of the eastern cougar into north carolina

b)

a large migration of the closely related mule deer, into the east

c)

the construction of new roads and increased traffic through woodland areas

d)

the re-introduction of the american chestnut tree, which produces many seeds and leaves for food

44.

What pattern of growth is shown by humans on earth, whose population is growing out of control

a)

exponential

b)

logistic

c)

carrying capacity

d)

population crash

45.

The development of nuclear power has provided electricity for less money, but with a tradeoff. what may be considered a negative impact of nuclear power

a)

large amounts of energy are produced very cheaply

b)

it takes a lot of energy to run a nuclear power plant

c)

nuclear power plants provide new jobs for a community

d)

the radioactive waste is unsafe and hard to store safely

46.

Temperatures on earth may continue to increase because

a)

decomposers essential to recycling matter are being destroyed

b)

increase=ing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will trap more heat

c)

too much oxygen is now given off by plants

d)

earth tilts toward the sun in the summer

47.

A climax community is reached

a)

at the beginning of succession

b)

at the end of succession

c)

in the middle of succession

d)

when an ecosystem is destroyed

48.

A volcano erupts and covers the entire island it is on with lava. Once it eventually hardens, primary succession begins to occur. Which of the following lists the correct order in which plant growth would occur.

a)

shrubs - mosses - coconut trees - sea grass

b)

volcanic rock- lichen - mosses -grasses - coconut trees

c)

volcanic rock- shrubs - coconut trees - sea grass

d)

volcanic rock - sea grass - coconut trees - shurbs

49.

A logger clears a forest and the forest re-grows over many subsequent years. which type of succession represents the regrowth of this forest

a)

primary succession

b)

secondary succession

c)

pioneer species

d)

climax community

50.

After a natural disaster, like a hurricane, what will happen to the damaged ecosystem

a)

nothing

b)

a new completely different ecosystem will evolve

c)

an ecosystem like the previous one will be re-established

d)

no one really knows what to expect after a natural disaster

51.

organisms that are the first to move into an area, and begin forming soil for an ecosystem, are we known as

a)

pioneer species

b)

endemic species

c)

a climax community

d)

invasive species

52.

which of the following statements is not true of secondary succession

a)

moss and lichens must be present

b)

occurs after a disturbance

c)

begins with soil

d)

ends in a climax communiy

53.

Evidence shows that some grasses benefit from being grazed. Which of the following terms would best describe this plant- herbivore interaction

a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

mutualism

d)

parasitism

54.

AN insect gathers pollen and nectar for food, but at the same time aiding in the plants reproduction by spreading pollen to other flowers it visits. What does this relationship demonstrate

a)

predation

b)

commensalism

c)

mutation

d)

parasitism

55.

in natura; ecosystems, predators will tend to lower the pray population, meaning less _________ between members of the pray population

a)

competition

b)

infestation

c)

parasitism

d)

symbiosis

56.

Grazing cows disturb grass and cause insects to fly around the cows as they eat. In turn, birds swoops in and eat the insects. this type of feeding relationship between the birds and the insects in an example of

a)

commensalism

b)

mutalism

c)

parasitism

d)

predation

57.

If the niches of two organisms overlap,

a)

the tow organisms will always form a symbiotic relationship

b)

both organisms will disappear from the habitat

c)

one organism usually migrates to a new habitat

d)

all of the above

58.

Bluebirds and cardinals, two different bird species, live in a small wooded area. The cardinals are very aggressive and eventually take over the nests of the bluebirds. This is an example of

a)

intraspecific competition

b)

competitive exclusion

c)

commensalism

d)

predation

59.

Which of the following statements is consistent with the principle of competitive exclusion

a)

bird species generally do not compete for nesting sites

b)

the density of one competing species will have a positive impact on the population growth of the other competing species

c)

two species with the same fundamental niche will have a positive share space with another competing species

d)

even a slight reproductive advantage will eventually lead to the elimination of the less well adapted to two competing species

60.

Which of the following communities is likely to be the most stable?

a)

One with evenly dispersed producers

b)

One with high species diversity

c)

One without decomposers

d)

One where the keystone predator species has been removed

61.

In the graph at the right, what type of relationship is occurring between the fungus and the plant?

a)

Commensalism

b)

Parasitism

c)

Mutualism

d)

Predation