Ecology Vocabulary Quiz #8

What is a signal in ecology?

• A type of plant

• A way animals communicate with each other

• A kind of weather pattern

• A tool used by scientists

Which of the following is the true definition of species dispersion pattern and what are the 3 patterns?

• clumped, random, and uniform

• clumped, random, and circular

• Individual organisms that make up a population can be more or less equally spaced

• Individuals in a population are distibuted in space at a given time

What does it mean if animals are dispersed in a clumped pattern?

• They are spread out evenly

• They are grouped together in certain areas

• They are found only in a circle

• They are randomly placed

Why might animals use signals?

• To find food

• To scare away predators

• To communicate with each other

• All of the above

What is a species dispersion pattern?

• The color of animals

• The way animals move

• The way individuals of a species are spread out over an area

• The type of food animals eat

Which dispersion pattern might you find in a forest with evenly spaced trees?

• Clumped

• Random

• Uniform

• Linear

What could be a reason for a clumped dispersion pattern in animals?

• Availability of resources

• Random distribution of seeds

• Animals wanting to live alone

• All animals moving in a straight line

In which dispersion pattern are the positions of individuals unpredictable?

• Clumped

• Random

• Uniform

• Linear

What might a uniform dispersion pattern indicate about the environment?

• Resources are evenly distributed

• Resources are scarce

• There is a lot of competition for resources

• A and C

How do animals benefit from using signals?

• By marking their territory

• By attracting mates

• By warning others of danger

• All of the above