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Unit 5 Population Dynamics Practice Questions

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Different populations that live together in a defined area

a)

species

b)

population

c)

community

d)

ecosystem

e)

biosphere

2.

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

a)

biosphere

b)

species

c)

population

d)

community

e)

ecosystem

3.

Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area

a)

biosphere

b)

species

c)

population

d)

community

e)

ecosystem

4.

Order the following from smallest to largest

a)

community

b)

ecosystem

c)

species

d)

biosphere

e)

population

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
5.

An example of a connection between Atmosphere and Hydrosphere is:

a)

rain

b)

rivers

c)

lakes

d)

rocks

6.
The hydrosphere is predominately made of
a)
liquid water
b)
frozen water
c)
solid rock
d)
gaseous air
7.

The graph shows the populations for 2 animals in the same ecosystem. Foxes are mammals that hunt for food, and rabbits are common prey of foxes. According to the data, which 2 statements are correct.

a)

Foxes' population is almost equal to the rabbits' population.

b)

The data shows 3 major increases for the rabbits over forty years.

c)

The fox population reflects a smaller increase than the rabbits, the increase occurs as the rabbit population increases.

d)

The rabbit population is dependent on the fox population.

8.

In a predator-prey relationship, such as rabbits and foxes, how do the two species depend on one another? CHOOSE 2

a)

The rabbit is dependent on the fox. If the foxes die, the rabbit will reproduce at a rate in which they will consume all of their food source.

b)

Neither the fox or the rabbit are dependent on each other.

c)

The fox is dependent on the rabbit. If rabbits die foxes must find another food source or starve.

d)

They live in harmony with each other nibbling on grass and waiting for Aunt Edna to snap photos.

9.

Compare matter and energy.

a)

Matter cycles through ecosystems and recycles.

b)

Energy transfers and flows through matter.

c)

N, C, O cycles with biotic and abiotic factors.

d)

All of the statements listed are correct

10.

Terrestrial biomes are defined by their...

a)

climate, plants & animals

b)

climate only

c)

animals & plants only

d)

none of these

11.

Which biome is represented by the rainfall amounts in letter C?

a)

desert

b)

prairie

c)

deciduous forest

d)

tropical rainforest

12.

Which best explains why there are fewer plants on the forest floor than in the canopy of the tropical rain forest?

a)

more precipitation 

b)

less protection from animals

c)

more human interference 

d)

less sunlight

13.

What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?

a)

Most of them are quite large

b)

Most of them are warm-blooded

c)

Most are unable to withstand temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheit

d)

Most can survive on very little water

14.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

when a plant or animal changes physical or behavioral characteristics over many generations to better survive in their environment

1.

adaptation

b)

animals or birds that move depending on the season

2.

migratory

c)

the long-term temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, etc in an area

3.

climate

d)

have similar ecosystems, climates, vegetation, and wildlife

4.

biome

15.

Which biome has long harsh winters, very little rainfall, and permafrost?

a)

savanna

b)

desert

c)

tundra

d)

taiga

16.

Which biome has very few trees, strong winds, and is dominated by grasses?

a)

rain forest

b)

tundra

c)

taiga

d)

grassland

17.

Which two biomes have the least amount of precipitation?

a)

Tropical rain forest and Temperate grassland

b)

Boreal forest and Temperate woodland

c)

Tropical savanna and Tropical dry forest

d)

Tundra and Desert

18.

The two main abiotic factors that determine where organisms live are

a)

temperature and latitude

b)

altitude and precipitation

c)

temperature and precipitation

d)

soil type and precipitation

19.

This biome has 4 seasons and mild temps with moderate amounts of rainfall.

a)

Deciduous Forest

b)

Savanna

c)

Desert

d)

Rain Forest

20.

The rainforest has very high biodiversity. This means

a)

There are many different kind of organisms

b)

There are many different kinds of abiotic factors

c)

There are many uses for the plants found there

d)

There are many different people groups who live there

21.

How does latitude affect the climate of an area?

a)

The higher the latitude, the warmer the temperature.

b)

The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

c)

The higher the latitude, the more precipitation.

d)

The higher the latitude the less precipitation.

22.

What does "latitude" refer to?

a)

the distance away from the Equator

b)

how much rain a place gets

c)

how high up a mountain a place is

d)

the number of seasons a place gets

23.

What is the temperature range?

a)

82 degrees

b)

79 degrees

c)

3 degrees

d)

2 degrees

24.

A species that plays a critical role in the health, maintenance, growth, or definition of an ecosystem.

a)

keystone

b)

invasive

c)

engineer

d)

predator

25.
When taken to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten native plants of the new habitat.  Why do they do this?
a)
Non-native plants are able to mutate rapidly
b)
Non-native  plants cause native animals to relocate
c)
Non-native plants are able to be used for medicine
d)
Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources
26.
What effect will an invasive species have on the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?
a)
The carrying capacity will increase
b)
The carrying capacity for everyone will decrease
c)
The carrying capacity will only decrease for those in competition for same resource
d)
The carrying capacity for all animals will stay the same
27.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of most invasive species?
a)
Ability to breathe in the air & in the water
b)
Large, sharp teeth
c)
Produce many offspring
d)
Is a top predator
28.

What is a native species?

a)

A species that is found naturally within an ecosystem

b)

A species that has come from another state or country

c)

A species that migrates its entire life

29.

A population of an organism will grow exponentially if:

a)

The resources are unlimited

b)

Conditions are favorable

c)

The resources are limited

d)

They do not like to compete

30.

What is carrying capacity?

a)

When two or more organisms compete for the same resources (ex: mates or food)

b)

The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support

c)

All the biotic and abiotic factors and the interactions among them in a given area

31.

Something in the environment that keeps a population from steadily increasing is known as ________?

a)

a Limiting Factor

b)

Population Density

c)

The Carrying Capacity

d)

Reproduction

32.

What type of growth is pictured in this picture?

a)

Exponential Growth

b)

Logistics Growth

c)

Linear Growth

33.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Population size of predators increases when their prey is scarce.

b)

Disease is density-dependent because transmission occurs more easily when a population is large.

c)

Competition for resources is density-independent when food is plentiful.

d)

A change in average temperature is a density-dependent factor because fewer organisms can acclimate to variations in temperature.

34.

Which of the following is a density-independent factor?

a)

a fatal virus

b)

severe overcrowding

c)

an intestinal parasite

d)

a severe drought

35.

Which describes the effects of population increase and resource depletion?

a)

straight-line population growth

b)

exponential population growth

c)

increased competition

d)

increased emigration

36.

An ecosystem is classified into a biome by its

a)

climate

b)

environment

c)

climax community

d)

geriatric population

37.

What is the carrying capacity for this sheep population?

a)

1.8 million

b)

1.25 million

c)

1.6 million

d)

1.o million

38.
What type of growth is shown on this graph?
a)
logistic
b)
exponential
c)
average
d)
density-independent
39.

The ability to reproduce under ideal conditions, enough space, food, water, lack of predators.

a)

Primary Consumers

b)

Pioneer Species

c)

Biotic Potential

d)

Abiotic Factors

40.

Why has the human population been able to grow so quickly in such a short period of time?

a)

Doctors have developed easier and safer ways to have babies

b)

People needed more help to work their farms so they had more children

c)

Because people stayed in one place and only moved when crowded out

d)

Because of medical care, clean water and better access to nutritious food

41.

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

a)

Has Soil

b)

Has No Soil

c)

Has Some Soil

42.

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

a)

foundational organisms

b)

introductory organisms

c)

primary organisms

d)

pioneer species

43.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

a)

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

b)

Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

c)

Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

d)

Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

44.

Which of the following is the correct order of ecological succession?

a)

grass - shrubs - lichens - trees

b)

lichens - shrubs - grasses - trees

c)

lichens - grasses - shrubs - trees

d)

grasses - lichens - shrubs - trees

45.

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

a)

Primary Succession

b)

Secondary Succession

c)

Both Take The Same Amount of Time

46.

T or F: Succession increases biodiversity.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

When a gene pool of a population changed, it means ...

a)

number of organims in the population changes

b)

organisms in the population are breeding randomly

c)

the population is in genetic equilibrium

d)

the population is undergoing evolution

48.

The total collection of genes in a population at any one time.

a)

population genetics

b)

gene pool

c)

gene flow

d)

allele frequency

49.

increases the chance that some individuals in a population will survive

a)

low genetic variation

b)

High genetic variation

c)

no genetic variation

50.
When has speciation occurred?
a)
When populations no longer look the same
b)
When populations no longer have the same frequency of alleles
c)
When populations are living in different environments
d)
When populations can no longer interbreed
51.

What best describes the role of mutations in evolution?

a)

Mutations are not necessary for evolution because they are not heritable.

b)

Mutations are useful for evolution to occur because they promote genetic uniformity within a population.

c)

Mutations are essential for evolution to occur because they produce genetic variations within a population.

d)

Mutations are essential for evolution to occur because they are responses to environmental changes

52.

The northern elephant seal was almost hunted to extinction in the 1800s. By the late 1890s, approximately one hundred seals were left, reducing the gene pool of the population. What will be the consequence of this reduction?

a)

Competition within the population will increase.

b)

The surviving elephant seals will be better able to adapt.

c)

Inbreeding will be less frequent among the remaining population.

d)

The elephant seals will be more vulnerable to environmental change.

53.

A strip mining company wants to lease some land that is currently part of a national park. They promise to reclaim the land should any minerals be mined from the area, and they are willing to pay top dollar for the rights. As an ecologist, what factors would you raise with the local government?

a)

the threat to local biodiversity

b)

management of the land after the company leaves

c)

the new jobs that would be created

d)

the increased traffic in the area

54.
Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?
a)
It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature 
b)
It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses 
c)
It leads to more factories
d)
It causes a major decrease in people
55.

During the ice ages, the black bears of Europe increased in size.

a)

Directional

b)

Disruptive

c)

Stabilizing

56.

In a population of field mice, coat color ranges from light tan to dark brown. Medium brown mice are found in greater abundance due to their ability to blend in with their surroundings.

a)

Directional

b)

Disruptive

c)

Stabilizing

57.

In Darwin’s finches, beak size affects the mating call by changing the sound of the song. Birds with a medium sized beak attract fewer mates due to the unpopularity of their mating call.

a)

Directional

b)

Disruptive

c)

Stabilizing

58.

Individuals with intermediate traits are more likely to survive and reproduce

a)

stabilizing selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection

59.

the selection pressure favors the extreme phenotypes, dividing the population into 2 distinct groups

a)

directional selection

b)

stabilizing selection

c)

disruptive selection

60.

individuals with alleles for an extreme type are more likely to survive and reproduce

a)

stabilizing selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection