Variation and Species

An inability to adapt to environmental changes can lead to death of all members of a species. This is called _______________________.

• Expatriation

• Examination

• Extermination

• Extinction

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As a species evolve, they develop ________ and ________ others

• old traits, save
• new traits, save
• old traits, lose
• new traits, lose

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An organism that survives longer is more likely to produce_______offspring

• less
• the same amount
• more
• no

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Differences that exist naturally among members of a population or species___?

• mutation
• adaptation
• variations
• evolution

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Almost all populations have some variation.

• true
• false

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Species with ______variation are ______likely to survive.

• more, less
• less,less
• less,more
• more,more

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An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  
• One whose not been spotted after many years.
• One whose numbers are abundant.

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A species is defined as endangered when it

• suffers from damage to its habitat.
• suffers from disease or predation.
• when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
• all of the above

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What is the main cause of extinction of tigers?

• hunting
• climate change.
• disease.
• building of new homes

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What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?

• introducing new species that  can cause problems 
• habitat destruction
• illegal hunting 
• all of the above

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