Unit X Lesson 5 Quiz

Which of these is not a factor that influences animal growth?

• inherited diseases

• gravitational force

• genetic information

• availability of food

Which behavior most directly increases reproductive success in animals?

• A male ostrich performs a dance to attract females.

• A male penguin keeps an egg warm for two months

• A female butterfly flaps her wings to reject a courting male.

• A bird pretends to have a broken wing to lure away predators.

Which parenting behavior does not increase the probability that offspring will survive?

• producing milk to feed young

• guarding young from predators

• protecting young from cold weather

• abandoning young before eggs are hatched

Which of these best describes successful reproductive behavior?

• It is only instinctive and genetic

• It is beneficial for survival and reproduction

• It is influenced by genes and experience

• It is based on thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

Which of these is a courting behavior that can increase a male's probability of reproductive success?

• A male gorilla displays strength and vocalization to females

• A group of birds flies to a new location with more food resources

• A chimpanzee learns to use a tool by watching another chimpanzee

• Male and female robins sit on their eggs to keep them warm until they hatch.

Which of these behaviors is most likely to result in an organism attracting a mate?

• A dog urinates on fire hydrants and several trees

• A bird decorates its nest with colorful forest items

• An adult lizard teaches its offspring how to eat scorpions

• A sea turtle lays large quantities of eggs deep in the sand

Heavier female black bears produce more offspring. Which statement describes a genetic factor that might negatively affect a female black bear's reproductive success?

• Binocular vision gives the bear excellent depth perception

• The bear can digest fruits easily but has difficulty digesting fats

• Powerful legs allow the bear to chase prey at speeds up to 30 miles perhour

• Long, curved claws help the bear climb tree trunks and dig open insect mounds