Animal Territories: How Animals Establish and Defend Their Space

Question 1

Why do animals establish territories?

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To protect resources such as food, water, and shelter

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To find food and water only

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To attract mates only

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To defend against predators only

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of territorial behavior?

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Migration

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Patrolling

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Nest-building

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Scent marking

Question 3

What is the main purpose of vocalizations in territorial defense?

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To warn intruders

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To attract mates

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To establish social bonds

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To find food

Question 4

How do animals generally respond to intruders in their territories?

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Attack

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Flee

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Ignore

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Cooperate

Question 5

What is the basic idea of territoriality in animals?

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Defending a specific area against other animals

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Establishing a home range for feeding and breeding

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Marking boundaries to keep other animals out

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Using vocalizations to attract mates

Question 6

Precise: What is territoriality in animals?

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Clear: Defending a specific area as their own

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Eliminate Irrelevance: Attracting mates

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Avoid Ambiguity: Communicating with other animals

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Simplified: Seeking food and shelter

Question 7

Specific: Why do animals establish and defend territories?

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Focus on Main Reason: Access to resources (food, shelter, mates)

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Eliminate Redundancy: Avoiding threats is a result of establishing territories

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Simplify: Establishing social hierarchies is not a primary reason

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Avoid Misinterpretation: Dominance is a consequence, not a cause

Question 8

Precise: How do animals mark their territories?

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Consolidate Options: Scent marking, vocalizations, physical displays

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Avoid Repetition: Nesting and burrowing are not primarily used for territorial marking

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Eliminate Vague: Chasing intruders is a defensive strategy, not marking

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Remove Incorrect: Establishing territories and marking territories are different concepts

Question 9

Define: Which behavior is an example of ritualized territorial behavior?

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Focus on Definition: Threatening displays (posturing, vocalizations)

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Eliminate Physical: Direct confrontations are not ritualized

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Simplify: Fleeing is an avoidance strategy, not a ritual

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Remove Redundancy: Scent marking establishes territories, not ritualized behavior

Question 10

Rephrase: How do animals communicate the boundaries of their territories?

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Combine Options: Scent marking, vocalizations, and visual cues

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Eliminate Redundancy: Chasing intruders is a defensive response, not communication

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Simplify: Building barriers is not a common communication method

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Remove Incorrect: Physical confrontations are not primarily used for communication

Question 11

Specific: Which animal is renowned for its extensive and complex territorial behavior?

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Focus on Territoriality: Wolves are known for establishing large territories

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Eliminate Redundancy: Cats and lions are territorial, but not as extensively as wolves

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Remove Irrelevant: Dolphins are not known for establishing territories

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Simplify: Using only one animal name makes the question more direct

Question 12

In areas where the territories of different animal species overlap, how do these species often interact?

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They avoid each other and minimize confrontations.

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They cooperate and share resources peacefully.

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They determine dominance through physical confrontations.

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One species submits to the dominance of the other.

Question 13

Which characteristic is NOT associated with territorial behavior in animals?

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Cooperating with other animals to defend a territory

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Defending a specific area from intruders

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Establishing boundaries through scent marking

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Displaying defensive behaviors to deter intruders

Question 14

What is the primary reason animals establish territories?

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To secure essential resources

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To find a mate

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To protect their offspring

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To establish dominance over others

Question 15

Which type of animal typically defends a larger territory?

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Lions

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Rabbits

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Mice

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Fish

Question 16

Is territorial behavior always aggressive in nature?

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No

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Yes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a typical defense strategy used by animals to protect their territories?

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Collaboration

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Threatening displays

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Vocalizations

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Physical aggression

Question 18

Do all animals exhibit territorial behavior?

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No

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Yes

Question 19

How does communication play a crucial role in shaping territorial interactions among different animal species?

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Communication helps animals avoid conflicts and maintain harmony within their territories.

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Communication is primarily used for courtship and mating, with minimal impact on territorial behavior.

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Communication between different species is limited, making it less significant in shaping territorial interactions.

Question 20

In animal territories, what is the 'core area'?

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The central part where breeding and raising young occur

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The outer part with limited resources

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The area where animals fight for territory

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The entire area considered as territory

Question 21

When choosing the size and location of their territories, what do animals take into account?

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The availability of resources like food, water, and shelter

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The presence of other animals and competition

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Randomly selected areas of land

Question 22

What is the term used to describe an animal's aggressive behaviour when defending its territory?

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Aggression

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Avoidance

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Territoriality

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Displacement

Question 23

How do social hierarchy and resource availability influence animal territorial behavior?

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High-ranking animals claim larger territories in resource-rich areas.

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Low-ranking animals establish territories in less desirable areas with limited resources.

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Resource availability alone determines territorial behavior.

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Social hierarchy has a negligible impact on territoriality compared to resource availability.

Question 24

Which animal is known for its highly territorial behavior?

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Lion

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Elephant

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Chimpanzee

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Dolphin

Question 25

Which of these animals is **well-known** for its highly territorial behavior?

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Lions

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Elephants

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Goldfish

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Horses

Question 26

What is the term for the defense of a **specific area**, such as a nest or burrow?

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Site defense

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Territorial defense

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Home range defense

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Social defense

Question 27

True or False: Territorial behavior is only observed in animals at the top of the food chain.

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False

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True

Question 28

How does territoriality affect the number of animals living in a specific area?

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Decreases the number of animals

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Increases the number of animals

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Has no impact on the number of animals

Question 29

What is the difference between an animal's territory and its home range?

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A home range is where an animal lives, while a territory is where it protects itself.

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A territory is always bigger than a home range.

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A home range and a territory are the same thing.

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Territoriality is only about keeping other animals out of an area.

Question 30

What is the best definition for territoriality in animals?

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An area defended by an individual or group against others of the same species

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A specific area where an animal mates

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The home range of a particular animal

Question 31

Why do animals exhibit territorial behavior?

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To secure access to resources such as food and mates

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To establish rigid social hierarchies

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To avoid predators primarily

Question 32

Which is NOT a strategy used by animals to establish territories?

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Camouflage

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Vocalizations

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Physical aggression

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Scent marking

Question 33

How do territorial animals typically react to an intruder within their territory?

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They may display aggressive behaviors such as chasing or fighting

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They invite the intruder to share their resources

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They will always flee their territory

Question 34

What is the term for a behavior where animals communicate their territorial boundaries through sounds?

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Territory advertising

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Aggression

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Physical displays

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Scent marking

Question 35

What is an example of a passive territorial defense strategy?

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Marking the territory with pheromones

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Building a nest in a highly visible location

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Fighting for dominance

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Chasing away intruders

Question 36

How does territoriality contribute to the balance of an ecosystem?

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It prevents overcrowding and ensures fair resource distribution

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It promotes cooperation and sharing among animals

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It leads to the extinction of weaker species

Question 37

Which factors can affect the size of an animal's territory?

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Availability of resources, population density, and species-specific behaviors

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Only the size of the animal

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Only the age of the animal

Question 38

What can be a disadvantage of territoriality for animals?

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Increased risk of predation

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Increased cooperation and social bonds

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Reduced stress levels

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Improved access to mates

Question 39

Which of these is a method animals use to mark their territory?

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Scent marking

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Loud noises

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Physical aggression

Question 40

How do animals usually defend their territories?

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Chasing away intruders

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Giving up their territory

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Negotiating new boundaries

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Seeking help from humans

Question 41

How do animals communicate their territorial boundaries?

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Scent marking, vocalizations, body language

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Social media, text messaging

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Camouflage, mimicry, deception

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Physical barriers, fences, walls

Question 42

How does territoriality affect the way animal populations are spread out?

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It helps control population density and prevents overcrowding

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It has no significant impact on population distribution

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It leads to increased fighting and aggression

Question 43

How can humans impact the territorial behavior of animals?

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Habitat destruction, pollution, and conflicts with humans

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Encouraging animal migration

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Providing artificial territories

Question 44

A male robin sings loudly from a high perch in its territory. What is the primary purpose of this behavior?

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To warn other robins to keep away from his territory.

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To communicate with its young.

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To locate food.

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To attract a mate.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason why animals establish territories?

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To escape predators

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To secure access to food and water

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To protect their young

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To avoid competition for resources

Question 46

A male robin sings a specific song to defend his territory. What is the main purpose of this behavior?

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To warn other robins to stay away

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To attract a mate

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To mark his territory with scent

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To communicate with his young

Question 47

A group of wolves create and protect a large area for hunting. What is this area best described as?

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A territory

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A home range

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A habitat

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A den

Question 48

Two male deer engage in a physical fight to establish dominance. This is an example of:

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Territorial conflict

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Courtship display

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Social cooperation

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Migration

Question 49

Which of the following animals is LEAST likely to show territorial behavior?

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A goldfish in an aquarium

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A squirrel in a park

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A lion in a pride

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A dog in a backyard

Question 50

A dog marks its territory by leaving its scent on a tree. This is an example of:

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Scent marking

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Visual displays

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Vocalizations

Question 51

What is the key advantage of a smaller territory for an animal?

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It's easier to defend

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More resources are available

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Less competition from other animals

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Higher chance of finding a mate

Question 52

A bird uses its beak to defend its nest from an intruder. This is an example of:

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Aggressive defense

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Communication

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Courtship display

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Passive defense

Question 53

How does territoriality contribute to the survival of an animal species?

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It reduces competition and allows access to resources

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It promotes social interaction and cooperation

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It increases the likelihood of finding a mate

Question 54

Which scenario is most likely to trigger a conflict between two animals over territory?

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Two male birds competing for the same nesting site

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Two female squirrels sharing a food source

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Two dogs playing together in a park

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Two deer grazing peacefully in a field