APES Unit 2 Intro

Which of the following is not an example of an invasive species?

• Kudzu vine

• Carp

• Elephants

• Fire ants

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Which of the following statements is true?

• Biodiversity decreases with increased sunlight

• Biodiversity decreases as you move away from the equator

• Biodiversity decreases as you decrease in altitude

• Biodiversity increases as you go further down in the oceans

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Pioneer species like moss and lichen are most likely to show up after

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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Which of the following is true about island biodiversity?

• Small islands are more likely to have more immigrated species

• Small islands have more biodiversity

• Small islands have more species

• Small islands have less resources

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A role played by an organism in an ecosystem is known at its

• Niche

• Job

• Role

• Duty

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Describes differences in DNA among individuals of a population or species.

• Subspecies

• Genetic Isolation

• Species Diversity

• Genetic Diversity

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Which is the best definition of an adaptation?

• a mutation that creates a new species
• a trait that improves an individual's fitness
• a trait that is passed on to the next generation
• a trait that has no effect on an individual's fitness

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How many species are estimated to exist on Earth?

• 2 million
• 8 million
• 10 million
• 100 million

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Which ecosystem below has the greatest species richness?

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Zone of tolerance where organisms can no longer survive.

• zone of intolorance

• range of tolerance

• optimal range

• zone of physiological stress

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