Zebra Survival Population Growth

What is the definition of a population?

• A group of animals living in the same area

• A group of animals of the same species

• A group of animals of the same species living in different areas

• A group of animals of the same species living together in the same area

What is NOT a reason that ecologists monitor animal populations?

• To make sure they do not become extinct

• To see changes in their populations

• To understand how and why the populations change over time

• To see the type of food that they eat

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As of January 2024 what is the current amount of Grevy's zebras?

• 18000

• 9000

• 1500

• 2250

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What family units show a clumped population dispersal pattern?

• Otters

• Saguaro cacti

• Dandelions

• Honey Badgers

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What family units show a uniform population dispersal pattern?

• Otters

• Saguaro cacti

• Dandelions

• Honey Badgers

What family units show a random population dispersal pattern?

• Otters

• Saguaro cacti

• Dandelions

• Honey Badgers

Why is a high population density not favorable for trees?

• They have to compete for sunlight and resources

• They can have too much sunlight

• They provide shade for the animals

• They have very strong root systems

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What is one of the problems animals in HIGH population densities face?

• They can share food

• It is easier for them to find mates and reproduce

• Disease can spread easily

• They have the protection of others

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Which of the following is NOT a risk of smaller populations

• Inbreeding

• Mutations

• Genetic Drift

• The population is MORE resilient

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According to our notes as of 2022 how many Javan rhinos were left in the world?

• 69

• 1000

• 6900

• over 10,000

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