Biogeography: Uncover the Distribution of Life on Earth

Question 1

The process by which a species' range expands over time is known as:

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Dispersal

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Evolution

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Migration

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Adaptation

Question 2

What is the term for a plant community that is dominated by a single species?

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Monoculture

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Monocotyledon

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Polyploid

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Biodiversity

Question 3

What is the term for the study of the interactions between species?

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Ecology

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Taxonomy

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Biogeography

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Evolution

Question 4

What is the term for a group of organisms that live in the same area and interact with each other?

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Community

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Population

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

Question 5

Which factor is LEAST likely to directly influence the distribution of plants and animals?

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Competition within a population

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Climate

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Topography

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Soil conditions

Question 6

In biogeography, which factor plays the primary role in shaping the global distribution patterns of plant and animal species?

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Climate

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Soil composition

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Land elevation

Question 7

Which of the following human activities has the greatest negative impact on the distribution and abundance of species on Earth?

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Climate change

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Deforestation

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Pollution

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Agricultural expansion

Question 8

The process by which new species are formed from existing ones is called:

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Speciation

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Evolution

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Natural selection

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Genetic drift

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the dispersal of species?

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Genetic diversity

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Geographic barriers

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Climate conditions

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Interspecific competition

Question 10

The concept of a 'biosphere' refers to:

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The part of Earth where life exists

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The totality of all life on Earth

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The atmosphere of Earth

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The oceans of Earth

Question 11

Which of the following biomes is characterized by extreme cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a treeless landscape?

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Tundra

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Temperate forest

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Tropical rainforest

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Grassland

Question 12

The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely is referred to as its:

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Carrying capacity

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Population growth rate

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Optimal population density

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Environmental carrying capacity

Question 13

Which type of species interaction benefits one species without affecting the other?

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Commensalism

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Competition

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Predation

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Mutualism

Question 14

The study of the distribution and abundance of species across a geographical area is known as:

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Community ecology

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Synecology

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Population ecology

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Landscape ecology

Question 15

The term 'endemic' describes species that are:

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Found exclusively in a specific geographic area

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Found worldwide

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Endangered or threatened

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Invasive

Question 16

The process by which species expand their geographic range over time is known as:

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Range expansion

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Migration

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Dispersal

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Speciation

Question 17

Which factor does NOT influence the geographic distribution of species?

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Political boundaries

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Climate

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Geology

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Human activities

Question 18

The geographical range of a species refers to:

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The area over which the species is distributed

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The rate at which a species is evolving

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The number of individuals in a species population

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A species tolerance to environmental conditions

Question 19

The concept of a 'trophic level' in an ecosystem refers to:

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The position of an organism within the food chain

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The size of an organism's population

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The habitat in which an organism lives

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The reproductive strategy of an organism

Question 20

Which of these factors does NOT influence the distribution of species?

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Political boundaries

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Climate

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Geology

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Interspecific competition

Question 21

The process by which organisms adapt to their environment, resulting in heritable changes, is known as:

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Natural selection

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Genetic drift

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Habitat fragmentation

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Biogeography

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a large-scale ecological community with distinct climate and vegetation characteristics?

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Tropical rainforest

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Deciduous forest

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Freshwater lake

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Mountain range

Question 23

The study of the historical distribution of species and their ancestors is known as:

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Paleobiogeography

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Ecology

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Zoology

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Phylogenetics

Question 24

The process of speciation involves:

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Isolation and adaptation of a population leading to the formation of a new species

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Extinction of a species

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Symbiotic relationships between species

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Migration of individuals between populations

Question 25

The conservation approach that focuses on protecting entire ecosystems, rather than just individual species, is known as:

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Ecosystem approach

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Species approach

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Habitat protection

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Protected areas

Question 26

Which of the following species plays a disproportionate role in maintaining the structure and function of its ecosystem, relative to its abundance?

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Coral

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Lions

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Bacteria

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Mollusks

Question 27

The concept of a species' ecological niche refers to its:

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Functional role and environmental requirements

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Specific geographic location

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Genetic makeup and reproductive characteristics

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Competitive advantage over other species

Question 28

Which type of species distribution pattern is marked by a gradual transition in species composition across a geographic gradient?

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Zonal

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Clumped

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Random

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Uniform

Question 29

The term 'endemism' is used to describe species that:

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Are found exclusively in a particular geographic region

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Have a widespread global distribution

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Are facing high extinction risk

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Have recently evolved and lack close relatives

Question 30

Which consequence is associated with habitat fragmentation?

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Reduced population viability

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Increased species diversity

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Enhanced genetic connectivity

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Improved dispersal abilities

Question 31

The study of the past geographic distribution of species is termed:

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Paleobiogeography

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Ecology

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Zoology

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Phylogenetics

Question 32

The distribution of tropical rainforests is primarily determined by:

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from water bodies

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Soil composition

Question 33

The ecological niche of a species refers to:

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Its specific role and habitat requirements within an ecosystem

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Its geographic location and range

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Its genetic makeup and adaptations

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Its interactions with other species

Question 34

Endemism describes species that are:

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Unique to a specific geographic region

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Found in multiple, distinct geographic regions

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Threatened with extinction

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Highly adapted to extreme environments

Question 35

The process by which species gradually adapt to different environmental conditions is known as:

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Evolution through natural selection

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Acclimatization

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Migration

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Dispersal

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of a biome?

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A large-scale ecosystem with similar climate and plant and animal communities

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A specific habitat type, such as a forest or grassland

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A small-scale ecosystem with a unique set of species

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A transitional zone between two different biomes

Question 37

The process by which species gradually change over time in response to their environment is known as:

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Evolution

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Natural selection

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Genetic drift

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Adaptation

Question 38

Which of the following is a type of major ecological community, characterized by a distinct climate and vegetation?

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Biome

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Population

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Habitat

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Ecosystem

Question 39

The scientific study of the distribution of animals is known as:

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Zoogeography

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Ecology

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Biogeography

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Phytogeography

Question 40

Which of the following human activities poses the most significant threat to species distribution?

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Habitat destruction

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Invasive species introduction

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Pollution

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Climate change

Question 41

The term 'endemic' refers to species that are:

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Unique to a particular region

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Extinct in the wild

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Found in all parts of the world

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Introduced to a region by humans

Question 42

Which of the following patterns of species distribution is influenced by historical factors?

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Relict distribution

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Even distribution

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Clumped distribution

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Random distribution

Question 43

Which of the following measures the degree to which habitats are linked and allow species to move between them?

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Connectivity

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Isolation

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Diversity

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Fragmentation

Question 44

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly influence the distribution of plant and animal species?

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Age of the Earth

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Geology

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Climate

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Human activities

Question 45

The field of study that focuses on the geographic distribution of living organisms is known as:

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Biogeography

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Botany

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Zoology

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Ecology

Question 46

Which of the following climate zones is characterized by consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest

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Polar ice cap

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Desert

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Temperate deciduous forest

Question 47

The process through which new species arise from existing species through evolutionary change is referred to as:

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Speciation

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Migration

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Extinction

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Natural selection

Question 48

An example of a mechanism by which plants disperse their seeds is:

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Wind dispersal

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Territorial behavior

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Hibernation

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Camouflage

Question 49

The term used to describe the specific location where an organism or population is found is:

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Habitat

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Ecosystem

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Biome

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Niche

Question 50

Which species, known for its distinctive black and white fur, is an example of an endemic species?

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Giant panda

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Tiger

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Lion

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Elephant