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Ecosystem Evolution and Niches

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

Dogs are descended from the grey wolf, Canis lupus, by selective breeding and are thought to be first domesticated about 30,000 years ago. What is a result of this selective breeding?

a)

Many different species of dogs exist.

b)

The legs of different breeds of dogs show discrete variation.

c)

Dogs have a variety of phenotypes.

d)

The tails of dogs are analogous structures.

2.

What is a valid comparison of bat and insect wings?

a)

They are homologous structures formed by adaptive radiation.

b)

They are analogous structures evolving from a common ancestor.

c)

They are homologous structures as both have strengthened wings.

d)

They are analogous structures as both allow flight.

3.

What can lead to the emergence of analogous structures?

a)

Divergent evolution from a recent common ancestor

b)

Convergent evolution of unrelated species

c)

Splits in the fundamental niche of a species

d)

Splits in the realized niche of a species

4.

Adaptive radiation provides evidence for evolution by:

a)

showing how species adapt to different environments

b)

demonstrating the survival of the fittest

c)

illustrating genetic mutations over time

d)

highlighting the role of natural selection

5.

Two kinds of wolf spider rub specialized body parts together in order to produce distinct sounds to attract females. Females of both groups will only allow a male of the same kind to mate with them. It has been found through experimentation, however, that offspring can be produced from crossings between the two groups. What can be hypothesized?

a)

II. They could be the same species.

b)

I. The groups are reproductively isolated.

c)

B. II only

d)

III. This is an example of behavioural isolation.

e)

A. All of the above

6.

Increased concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide may change coral reef ecosystems by:

a)

Enhancing coral growth

b)

Causing coral bleaching

c)

Reducing ocean acidity

d)

Increasing fish populations

7.

Explain how a plant can be genetically modified to increase crop yields.

a)

By using selective breeding techniques

b)

By introducing genes that enhance growth

c)

By reducing water and nutrient requirements

d)

By increasing resistance to pests and diseases

8.

Explain how a population changes by natural selection.

a)

Through random mutations without any environmental influence.

b)

By individuals adapting during their lifetime and passing on these traits.

c)

By the survival and reproduction of individuals best suited to the environment.

d)

Through a sudden change in the genetic makeup of the entire population.

9.

What is a result of natural selection?

a)

Variation among members of a species

b)

Heritable mutations occurring in the gametes

c)

A decrease in the frequency of certain characteristics

d)

Production of more offspring than survive to reproductive age

10.

Sexual reproduction gives rise to genetic variation through which of the following processes?

a)

Mutation

b)

Independent assortment

c)

Crossing over

d)

All of the above

11.

What is an outcome of natural selection?

a)

Evolution

b)

Mutations

c)

Reproductive isolation

d)

Variation

12.

Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) have evolved from grey wolves (Canis lupus). Evidence suggests that the domestication of dogs first occurred around 30,000 years ago. Which best describes the evolution giving rise to the domestic dog?

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13.

Variations in the wolf population that resembled modern dogs favored wolf survival. Which statement explains this?

a)

The wolf produced offspring in large numbers which underwent natural selection.

b)

Variations in the wolf population that resembled modern dogs favoured wolf survival.

c)

Wolves showing favourable traits were selected for breeding.

d)

Dogs were better suited to changes in the natural environment than wolves.

14.

By the end of the 19th century in England, the dark form of the moth Biston betularia formed up to 98% of the total population in industrial areas. From 1970, the percentage of dark forms decreased significantly. What is an explanation for the decrease?

a)

An increase in environmental pollution killed the dark forms more than the light forms.

b)

Reduction of pollution resulted in greater camouflage for light forms of the moth.

c)

Dark forms could no longer find mates.

d)

Light forms had superior feeding mechanisms.

15.

___ 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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

a)

peak community

b)

turf community

c)

climax community

d)

disturbed community

19.

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

a)

Primary Succession

b)

Secondary Succession

c)

Both Take The Same Amount of Time

20.

What principle states that no two species can occupy the same niche?

a)

Natural selection

b)

Competitive exclusion principle

c)

Survival of the fittest

d)

Symbiotic relationship principle

21.

What is the difference between fundamental and realized niches?

a)

Fundamental niches are about competition, realized niches are not

b)

Realized niches are larger than fundamental niches

c)

There is no difference

d)

Fundamental niches are theoretical, realized niches are actual

22.

Predators are an example of ...

a)

a biotic factor

b)

an abiotic factor

23.

What is a quadrat

a)

A type of bike

b)

A sampling tool typically of one square metre, used to sample plants

c)

A sampling tool typically of one square metre, used to sample animals

d)

A type of hat

24.

What is a suitable way to sample plants in a field?

a)

Counting Random Plants

b)

Using Quadrates

c)

Using Pooters

d)

Using Pitfall traps

25.

Which of these is an example of an abiotic factor in a forest ecosystem?

a)

sunlight

b)

squirrel

c)

moss

d)

tree

26.
Some female peacocks prefer males with large, colorful tales while other female peacocks prefer males with no tail at all. Females are beginning to only mate with the type of males with the tail they prefer. What type of reproductive barrier is this?
a)
behavioral isolation
b)
hybrid sterility 
c)
temporal isolation
d)
mechanical isolation 
27.
The flowers of pink tulips open in the morning, while the flowers of lavender tulips open in the early afternoon. The bees that pollinate these tulips cannot carry pollen back & forth between the two types of tulips because of their flowers being closed at different times of day. What type of reproductive barrier is this?
a)
behavioral isolation
b)
hybrid sterility 
c)
temporal isolation
d)
mechanical isolation 
28.
A flash flood carried a raft of Amazon ants away from their original population. There is enough distance between the two groups, that they will never meet in nature again. What type of reproductive barrier is this?
a)

behavioral isolation

b)

temporal isolation 

c)

gametic isolation

d)

geographic isolation 

29.
If an environment changes, populations with ______________ have a better chance of survival.
a)
No genetic variations
b)
Genetic variations
c)
A small number
d)
A large number
30.
The climate of a certain area is cold, and snow is found on the ground most of the year. Equal numbers of two populations of rabbits are introduced into this climate by a group of scientists. One of the populations is brown and the other is white. Predict what will happen over several generations.
a)
There will be equal numbers of brown and white rabbits
b)
There will be more brown rabbits that white rabbits
c)
There will be more white rabbits than brown rabbits
d)
There is no way to predict what will happen to the rabbit population
31.

When the Grand Canyon in Arizona formed, two populations of one squirrel species were separated by the giant canyon. This is an example of _____________.

a)

Temporal isolation

b)

Behavioral isolation

c)

Geographic isolation

32.

What are the processes needed for speciation? Select all that applies.

a)

Differential Selection

b)

Reproductive Isolation

c)

Realized Niches

d)

Fundamental Niches

33.

Which one of the following is a polyploidy cell

a)

1n

b)

2n

c)

4n

d)

non of them

34.

Which organisms are most likely to have polyploidy?

a)

animals

b)

humans

c)

plants

d)

camels

35.

Why do many farmers grow polyploidy plants? (more than one answer)

a)

they are bigger

b)

they are smaller

c)

they are more vigorous (stronger)

d)

they are less vigorous (stronger)

36.

polyploidy plant cell have

a)

new traits

b)

small cell

c)

big cell

d)

dead cell

37.

Orcas occur in the same habitat but some are avoiding each other and do not interbreed. They have different diets, vocal behavior, and social structures. What type of speciation is this?

a)

Allopatric

b)

Sympatric

c)

Complex

d)

Covergent

38.

when the organism develops different courtship rituals which do not attract main population this is a part of ____________ speciation.

a)

Allopatric

b)

Sympatric

c)

Simple

d)

Temporal

39.

The emergence of a mountain range is an event that would lead to _______________ speciation

a)

Allopatric

b)

Sympatric

c)

Temporal

d)

Behavioral

40.

When the Grand Canyon in Arizona formed, two populations of one squirrel species were separated by the giant canyon. This is an example of _____________ speciation.

a)

Allopatric

b)

Sympatric

c)

Simple

d)

Divergent

41.

What are some barriers to hybridization?

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