U3 - L4 - E2: Reproductive Success

What is reproductive success?

• A: The ability to produce healthy offspring that survive.

• B: The ability to reproduce.

• C: The ability to find a mate.

• D: The ability to not reproduce.

Answer explanation

Reproductive success is the ability to produce healthy offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What does the word "offspring" mean?

• A: Mate

• B: Parent

• C: Baby

• D: Another member of the species

Answer explanation

Offspring is the baby of an organism

What is a courtship behavior?

• A: A behavior used by animals to attract mates.

• B: A behavior used by animals to scare predators away.

• C: A behavior used to confuse predators.

• D: A behavior used to find food.

Answer explanation

What are parenting behaviors?

• A: Attempts by animals to scare away predators.

• B: Attempts by animals to attract a mate.

• C: Attempts by animals to find food.

• D: Attempts by animals to ensure their offspring's survival.

Answer explanation

Which of the following are different courtship behaviors?

• A: Eating

• B: Vocalizing

• C: Protecting offspring

• D: Coloring

• E: Fighting

Answer explanation

Courtship behaviors help animals find a mate.