Biodiversity and Biomes

Migration is the movement from one place to another. Which of the following is a reason for migration?

• Economic opportunities

• Lack of other species

• Stable political environment

• Abundant resources

What are abiotic factors?

• Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment

• Living organisms in an ecosystem

• Processes involving energy flow

• Interactions between species

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What are biotic factors?

• Living components of an ecosystem

• Non-living components of an ecosystem

• Chemical elements in the soil

• Weather conditions

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Explain the terms: population and species.

• Population refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while species is a group of similar individuals capable of interbreeding.

• Population is a group of different species living together, while species is a single individual.

• Population is a term used for plants only, while species is used for animals.

• Population and species are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.

What role do humans play in artificial selection?

• Humans select and breed individuals with desired traits.

• Humans have no role in artificial selection.

• Artificial selection occurs naturally without human intervention.

• Humans prevent natural selection from occurring.

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What inherited traits increase an organism’s chances of survival?

• Camouflage

• Ability to fly

• Sharp teeth

• All of the above

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How is a conifer different from other trees?

• Conifers have needle-like leaves.

• Conifers produce flowers.

• Conifers have broad leaves.

• Conifers grow in tropical climates.

What are the 2 most important factors that determine a region's climate?

• Latitude and altitude

• Population and economy

• Culture and language

• Technology and infrastructure

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What adaptations help desert plants survive?

• Deep root systems

• Broad leaves

• High water content

• Bright flowers

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Order the taxonomic groups from largest to smallest.

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom