Honors Unit 5 Review

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of population distribution?

• A) Clumped

• B) Random

• C) Uniform

• D) Scattered

Fill in the blank: In a ______ distribution pattern, organisms are evenly spaced over the area they occupy.

• Clumped

• Random

• Uniform

What is the most common type of distribution found in nature?

• Random

• Uniform

• Clumped

• Dispersed

Clumped population distribution usually occurs when resources are concentrated in small areas or because of individuals forming social groups. This type of distribution helps protect individuals from predators and make finding a mate easier. Which of the following is an example of clumped distribution?

• Solitary tiger

• Herds of elephants

• Lone wolf

• Single tree

Which of the following is the least common form of distribution in nature?

• Clumped Distribution

• Uniform Distribution

• Random Distribution

• Linear Distribution

Random population distribution is characterized by the lack of any strong social interactions between species. True or False?

• True

• False

In random population distribution, individuals are spaced at _______ distances from each other.

• Predictable

• Unpredictable

• Equal

• Fixed

What is a characteristic of uniform population distribution?

• Randomly spaced

• More or less evenly spaced

• Clumped together

• None of the above.

Uniform population distribution usually occurs as a result of interactions between individuals like _______.

• Migration

• Competition

• Cooperation

• Isolation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What is the definition of population size?

• The number of individuals in a population

• The number of species in an area

• The amount of food available

• The space available for living.