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Which of the following explains why we have night and day?

• the phase of the moon

• the rotation of Earth on its axis

• the revolution of Earth around the sun

• the alignment of planets

How does the concept of 'game theory' apply to evolutionary biology?

• It explains the rules of sports in animals.

• It models the strategic interactions between competing species.

• It describes the physical fitness of organisms.

• It measures the speed of animal movements.

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Which of the following is an example of a zero-sum game in nature?

• Predator-prey interactions

• Symbiotic relationships

• Photosynthesis

• Water cycle

In the context of physics, which of the following games best illustrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?

• Tug of war

• Chess

• Hide and seek

• Tag

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What scientific principle is demonstrated by the game of billiards?

• Conservation of momentum

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Genetic mutation

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Which of the following games can be used to model the concept of genetic drift?

• Roulette

• Chess

• Monopoly

• Poker

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How does the game of 'rock-paper-scissors' relate to evolutionary strategies?

• It models cyclical dominance in species.

• It explains the food chain.

• It describes the water cycle.

• It measures genetic variation.

Which scientific concept is illustrated by the strategy of bluffing in poker?

• Natural selection

• Photosynthesis

• Chemical bonding

• Newton's laws

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In the study of ecosystems, which game can represent the balance between predator and prey populations?

• Chess

• Checkers

• Tag

• Hide and seek

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What does the 'prisoner's dilemma' game teach us about cooperation in animal behavior?

• Cooperation can be beneficial even when individuals act selfishly.

• Animals always act in their own interest.

• Cooperation is never beneficial.

• Animals do not strategize.

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