
Tuskless Elephant Natural Selection

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9th Grade
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Julie Brophy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason for the increase in tuskless elephant population in Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park?
Selective pressure from poaching
Climate change
Habitat loss
Genetic mutation
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In regions heavily impacted by poaching, how does tusklessness provide an evolutionary advantage to elephants?
Tusklessness increases the risk of predation from other animals.
Tusklessness reduces the risk of poaching for ivory.
Tusklessness makes it harder for elephants to find food.
Tusklessness leads to social exclusion within elephant herds.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how human influence has impacted the tuskless elephant population.
Human influence has led to an increase in tusked elephants in the population.
Tuskless elephants have evolved naturally due to environmental factors.
Human influence, particularly poaching, has caused a decline in tusked elephants, leading to a higher prevalence of tuskless elephants in the population.
The decline in tusked elephants is a result of habitat loss, not human influence.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some potential consequences of a higher tuskless elephant population in African savannas?
Genetic diversity decrease, increase in poaching, changes in behavior
Decrease in habitat loss, increase in tourism, changes in climate
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what ways does tusklessness affect the social dynamics within elephant herds?
Tusklessness has no impact on social dynamics within elephant herds
Tusklessness affects the hierarchy and mating preferences within elephant herds.
Tusklessness leads to increased cooperation among elephant herds
Tusklessness results in decreased communication within elephant herds
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the process of natural selection that favors tuskless elephants.
The process of natural selection favors tuskless elephants because they are better at swimming
Tuskless elephants are favored by natural selection because they can camouflage better
Natural selection favors tuskless elephants in regions where poaching is a significant threat due to the survival advantage it provides.
Natural selection favors tuskless elephants due to their ability to fly
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do tuskless elephants adapt their behavior to compensate for the lack of tusks?
By developing sharper teeth for defense
By using their trunks more effectively and relying on social bonds.
By growing longer legs and running faster
By using camouflage to blend in with their surroundings
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