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Which of the following is not an example of an abiotic factor?

A
plants
B
air
C
temperature
D
soil
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Similarities between seemingly unrelated organisms can be explained by Darwin’s theory that organisms come from common ancestors.

A
T
B
F
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The ecosystem is the lowest level of the biosphere hierarchy to include _______.

A
the animal species present
B
weather patterns and soil conditions
C
interactions between different species
D
the plant species present
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Which of the following is the best explanation for why finches on one of the islands in the Galapagos have large beaks while finches on another island have small beaks?

A
Over time, the finches on the island adapted as a result of competition for resources.
B
Finches migrated until they found finches with similar beak sizes.
C
Finches spontaneously changed their beak size in order to better access food supplies.
D
Finches with large beaks are always better adapted to their environment. Finches with small beaks only survive on islands where there were never finches with larger beaks.
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For the following organisms, choose the correct order of increasing trophic level.

A
fungi, deer, wolf and grass
B
fungi, grass, wolf and deer
C
grass, deer, wolf and fungi
D
grass, fungi, wolf and deer
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A recent study has shown an increase in the number of predators in an ecosystem. Which of the following is a possible cause for the growth?

A
A decrease in the population of prey it feeds on.
B
An increase in the population of prey it feeds on
C
A decrease in the biodiversity of the ecosystem
D
An increase in the number of predators that feed on it
7

Less than 0.1% of the energy in a food chain generally makes it from the sun to quaternary consumers.

A
T
B
F
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A portion of grass in a prairie ecosystem was destroyed by wildfire. What will most likely happen to the population of bison that feed on the grass?

A
The number of bison will increase.
B
The number of bison will decrease.
C
The bison in the ecosystem will be completely wiped out.
D
The number of bison will remain unchanged.
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Which of the following is not true about Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species?

A
He worked on the manuscript for three years.
B
It was successful.
C
It explained his theory of evolution.
D
It was based on his findings in South Africa.
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Which of the following human activities most likely resulted in the growth of the North American deer population?

A
hunting bison
B
clearing land for farming
C
hunting wolves
D
city building
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Energy flow in an ecosystem is best represented by _______.

A
the predator/prey relationship
B
food chains
C
food webs
D
autotrophs
12

What distinguishes the savanna and grassland biomes?

A
woody plants
B
large predators
C
seasonal precipitation
D
herds of herbivores
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Organisms use different types of adaptations to aid in their survival.Which of the following is an adaptation that would not help a lion to catch its prey?

A
group hunting
B
hyoid bone adapted for roaring
C
camouflage
D
keen eyesight
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What is the purpose of mimicry?

A
It helps an animal evade predators.
B
It allows an animal to fit in with a different species.
C
It helps an animal to catch prey.
D
All of the above
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A recent study has shown an increase in the number of predators in an ecosystem. Which of the following is not a possible cause for the growth?

A
An increase in the land space available
B
An increase in the population of prey it feeds on
C
An increase in the biodiversity of the ecosystem
D
An increase in the number of predators that feed on it
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Too much logging in the Oyamel fir forests could lead to the eastern monarch butterfly going extinct because _______.

A
the entire population of the species spends winter in Oyamel
B
the butterflies breed in the Oyamel fir trees
C
the winters are too cold in Oyamel
D
the butterflies feed on the Oyamel fir trees
17

Which class of organisms gather their energy directly from the sun?

A
autotrophs
B
carnivores
C
herbivores
D
detritivores
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Which biome is prominent in North America?

A
taiga
B
savanna
C
rainforest
D
chaparral
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Which of the following is an example of a biochemical adaptation?

A
camouflage
B
migration
C
being immune to scorpion stings
D
razor sharp teeth
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Which of the following is not a freshwater ecosystem?

A
lakes
B
rivers
C
seas
D
springs

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