Question

Question 1 (Multiple Choices)

a. the white fur of Arctic foxes enables them to evade predators. the white fur is considered a:

Option 1 - a temporary acclimation

Option 2- a superior evolutionary tract

Option 3- an adaptation acquired from random mutations

Option 4- a managing selection of tolerance limits

b. which of the following options best fits a species of rodent that give birth to large litters, and are adapted to harsh environments?

Option 1- species keystone specialists, S curve species, K selected species, density dependent species

Option 2- species populationists, species generalists, uniform survivorship curve, J curve species

Option 3- species generalists, S curve species, J selected species, species conformists

Option 4- species generalists, J curve species, population exceeds carrying capacity

c. the population size of arctic hares would most likely ____________ if the population size of their predator increased.

option 1- decrease

option 2- remain stable

option 3- disappear

option 4- increase

d. All of the living organisms of the Sahara Desert is considered:

option 1- the community

Option 2- the population

Option 3- the ecosystem

Option 4- the keystone species

e. which of the following options best fits a species of polar bear that give birth to litters of one or two cubs, and are adapted specifically to their environment?

option 1- species specialists, S curve species, population does not exceed carrying capacity

option 2- species keystone specialists, S curve species, K selected species, density dependent species

option 3- species populationists, species generalists, uniform survivorship curve, J curve species

option 4- species generalists, S curve species, J selected species, species conformists

Answer 1

Answer for question a) is

Option 1 - a temporary acclimation

Answer for question b) is

Option 2- species populationists, species generalists, uniform survivorship curve, J curve species

Answer for question c) is

option 2- remain stable

Answer for question d) is

Option 3- the ecosystem

Answer for question e) is

option 4- species generalists, S curve species, J selected species, species conformists