Biogeography

One solution to connect fragmented habitats is to build habitat corridors.

• True

• False

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Which is the best description of the two communities shown?

• Community 1 has a higher evenness but lower richness than Community 2.

• Community 1 has a higher evenness and equal richness to Community 2.

• Community 2 has a higher evenness and higher richness than Community 1.

• Community 2 has a higher evenness but lower richness than Community 1.

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Which community has higher species evenness?

• Community A

• Community B

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Which is NOT a factor in the theory of island biogeography?

• Islands farther from the continent have more species due to increased speciation

• dispersing species are more likely to find a large habitat

• islands can also be isolated areas within a continent

• larger habitats contain a larger range of environmental conditions

Which of the following is true about island biodiversity?

• Small islands are more likely to have more immigrated species

• Small islands have higher biodiversity than large islands

• Small islands have more resources and as a result may have more species

• Small islands have fewer resources and as a result may have fewer species

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Viscachas are rodents related to chinchillas that resemble rabbits. Viscachas are native to...

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Oceania

On which continent can one find gaur, tigers, and saiga antelope?

Which of the following best describes the field of biogeography?

• The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time.

• The study of the physical structure of the Earth and its atmosphere.

• The study of the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

• The study of the interaction between organisms and their environment.

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What is the main focus of island biogeography?

• The study of species composition and species richness on islands.

• The study of the geological formation of islands.

• The study of the cultural history of island inhabitants.

• The study of the economic impact of tourism on islands.

Which factor is NOT considered in the theory of island biogeography?

• Distance from the mainland.

• Size of the island.

• Climate of the island.

• Cultural history of the island.