Biodiversity and Evolution: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 10 Science

Question 1

Which human activity is beneficial for protecting biodiversity?

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Sustainable farming

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Deforestation

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Overfishing

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Urban development

Question 2

What actions can help safeguard the variety of life on Earth?

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Preserving habitats

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Reducing climate change

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Controlling pollution

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Letting species vanish

Question 3

Which action contributes the least to the decline of Earth's biodiversity?

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Creating nature reserves

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Clearing forests for farming

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Introducing non-native species

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Pollution from factories

Question 4

What are the main factors that put biodiversity at risk?

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Habitat destruction

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Invasive species

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Pollution

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Protected areas

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to biodiversity?

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Selective breeding practices

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Habitat destruction

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Invasive species introduction

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Overexploitation of natural resources

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment

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Loss of habitats

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Changes in climate

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Pollution

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment

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Loss of habitats

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Changes in the climate

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Pollution

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of biodiversity?

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Population size of a single species

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Variety of species in an ecosystem

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Genetic variation within a species

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Diversity of habitats on Earth

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT considered scientific evidence for evolution?

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Teleological arguments

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Fossils

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Comparative anatomy

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Molecular biology

Question 10

In the study of evolution, what term refers to the similarity in the structure of body parts across different species?

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Comparative anatomy

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Comparative embryology

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Comparative genomics

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Comparative proteomics

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to the diversity of life on Earth?

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Sustainable use of resources

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Habitat loss

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a level of biodiversity?

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Population size

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Genetic diversity

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Species diversity

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Ecosystem diversity

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Increased species diversity

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Habitat loss

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a level of biodiversity?

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Population density

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Genetic diversity

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Species diversity

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Ecosystem diversity

Question 15

Which of these actions does NOT pose a threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Conservation

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Habitat destruction

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Using resources in a way that can continue

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Loss of habitats

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Changes in climate

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Pollution

Question 17

In the classification of organisms, which taxonomic rank encompasses all others?

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Domain

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Kingdom

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Phylum

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Species

Question 18

Which of these actions is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

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Sustainable agriculture

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Habitat loss

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 19

According to the theory of evolution, which of the following is NOT a source of genetic variation within a population?

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Acquired characteristics

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Mutation

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Genetic recombination

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Gene flow

Question 20

Which human activity is considered sustainable and helps protect biodiversity?

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Reusing and reducing waste

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Clearing forests for farming

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Using energy sources that cannot be replaced

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Bringing in non-native species to fight pests

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the concept of biodiversity?

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The sum of the genetic variation within species, the number of species, and the variety of ecosystems

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The total number of species found in a specific region

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The rate at which species become extinct and new species emerge

Question 22

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the taxonomic ranks from the broadest to the most specific?

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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

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Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Order, Genus, Family, Species

Question 23

Identify the factor that poses a threat to the variety of life on Earth:

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Habitat destruction

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Climate change

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Pollution

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Responsible resource utilization

Question 24

Which human activity helps protect the variety of life on Earth?

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Fishing in a way that doesn't harm the environment

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Destroying habitats

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Taking too many resources

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Causing pollution

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that contributes to Earth's biodiversity?

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An organism's ability to camouflage

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Variety of life forms on Earth

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Genetic diversity within populations

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Interconnections among organisms

Question 26

In natural selection, which factor primarily influences the different rates of survival and reproduction among individuals in a population?

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Inherited characteristics that increase an individual's ability to survive and reproduce

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Random changes in gene frequencies

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Unchanging environmental conditions

Question 27

Which scientific process assigns each species a unique two-part name, made up of its genus and species names?

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Binomial Nomenclature

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Taxonomy

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Phylogenetics

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Cladistics

Question 28

According to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, what is the main factor that leads to changes in traits within a population over time?

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Individuals with helpful traits being more likely to survive and reproduce

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Random changes in genes

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Environmental changes that affect which traits are beneficial

Question 29

What is a direct consequence of biodiversity loss?

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Disruption of ecological balance

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Increased ecosystem resilience

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Enhanced evolutionary potential

Question 30

Which of these actions is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

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Protecting endangered species

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Habitat loss

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Pollution

Question 31

Which human activity poses the greatest threat to the variety of life on Earth?

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Clearing forests

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Protecting natural habitats

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Reducing pollution

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Farming in a sustainable way

Question 32

Which of the following is **not** considered valid scientific evidence to support the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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The inheritance of acquired characteristics

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Comparative anatomy of different species

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Fossil record showing changes in species over time

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Genetic similarities and differences in DNA sequences

Question 33

Which of the following factors does **not** contribute to genetic variation within a population?

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Gene flow

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Mutation

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Genetic recombination

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Gene duplication

Question 34

According to Charles Darwin's theory, which of the following explains how evolution occurs?

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Organisms with traits that aid their survival are more likely to pass on those traits.

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All organisms have an equal chance of surviving and reproducing.

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Evolution is a predictable process, with new species appearing in a set order.

Question 35

How does genetic variation help populations adapt and survive in changing environments?

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It allows individuals to have different traits, increasing the chance that some will be better suited to the new environment, improving the population's adaptability.

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It only leads to competition within a population, as individuals with different traits compete for limited resources.

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It is only important for maintaining biodiversity, not for adaptability or resilience.

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It is only found in highly diverse ecosystems, not in smaller or less diverse populations.

Question 36

Arrange the following taxonomic ranks in order from the most inclusive to the least inclusive:

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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

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Kingdom, Class, Order, Phylum, Family, Genus, Species

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Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

Question 37

How does genetic diversity help species adapt to changing environments?

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It increases the variety of traits, making it more likely that some individuals will have traits that are helpful in the new environment.

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It reduces the risk of genetic disorders within the species.

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It slows down the process of evolution within the species.

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It has no significant impact on the ability of species to adapt to environmental changes.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a principle of natural selection?

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All organisms are perfectly adapted to their environment.

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Individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Traits are inherited from parents to offspring.

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Populations gradually change over many generations.

Question 39

What is the term for the gradual change in the genetic makeup of a population over time?

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Evolution

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Mutation

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Adaptation

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Variation

Question 40

What is the role of genetic variation in evolution?

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It provides the raw material for natural selection to work upon.

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It prevents populations from adapting to their environment.

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It ensures that all individuals in a population are identical.

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It reduces the genetic diversity of a population.

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?

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Sharks and dolphins have similar body shapes to swim efficiently.

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Bats and birds have wings for flying, but their bone structures are different.

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Whales and fish have dorsal fins, but they are not closely related.

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Humans and apes have opposable thumbs, which is a shared ancestral trait.

Question 42

Who is credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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Alfred Russel Wallace

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Gregor Mendel

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Thomas Malthus

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of genetic variation?

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Natural selection

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Mutation

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Recombination

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Gene flow

Question 44

What is a fundamental difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not.

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Prokaryotes have a nucleus, while eukaryotes do not.

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Prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotes.

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Eukaryotes have a cell wall, while prokaryotes do not.

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?

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High levels of unique and threatened species

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Low levels of species richness

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No endangered or threatened species

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Dominance by invasive species

Question 46

What is the importance of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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They have a disproportionately large impact on the ecosystem compared to their numbers.

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They are the most abundant species in the ecosystem.

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They have no significant impact on the ecosystem.

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They are at the top of the food chain.

Question 47

Which of the following is a key principle of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

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Individuals with traits that help them survive and reproduce are more likely to pass on those traits.

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All individuals in a population are exactly the same.

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The environment has no influence on which individuals survive.

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Natural selection is a completely random process.

Question 48

Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

Question 49

Which of the following is a key characteristic of natural selection?

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Individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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All individuals in a population have an equal chance of survival.

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Environmental factors do not influence natural selection.

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Natural selection is a completely random process.

Question 50

The process by which new species are formed over generations is called:

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Speciation

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Adaptation

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Mutation

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Natural selection

Question 51

The primary source of genetic variation that fuels evolution is:

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Mutations

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Recombination

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Gene flow

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Natural selection

Question 52

In evolutionary theory, 'fitness' refers to:

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Survival and reproductive success

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Physical strength or aggression

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Intelligence or cognitive ability

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Social status

Question 53

The human species belongs to the genus:

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Homo

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Pan

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Australopithecus

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Paranthropus

Question 54

Who is widely regarded as the 'father of evolution'?

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Alfred Russel Wallace

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Thomas Malthus

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that contributes to evolution?

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Artificial selection

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Natural selection

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Mutation

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Gene flow

Question 56

What term describes the change in the genetic composition of a population over time?

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Evolution

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Genetic variation

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Natural selection

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Adaptation

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of homologous structures, which share a common evolutionary origin?

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Human arm and dolphin fin

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Bird wings and insect wings

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Bird beaks and mammal teeth

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Human ear and fish gill

Question 58

What is the process by which new species arise from existing species called?

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Speciation

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Natural selection

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Adaptation

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Mutation

Question 59

Which type of natural selection favors individuals with extreme phenotypes?

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Disruptive selection

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Directional selection

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Stabilizing selection

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Sexual selection

Question 60

Natural selection is a key mechanism in evolution. Which of the following best describes a fundamental principle of natural selection?

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Individuals with traits that help them survive and reproduce are more likely to pass on those traits.

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All individuals in a population have an equal chance of surviving and reproducing.

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Natural selection works independently of genetic variation within a population.

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Natural selection can create entirely new species.

Question 61

Which of the following is an example of homologous structures, indicating shared ancestry in comparative anatomy?

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The presence of a backbone in vertebrates

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Variations in flower shapes among different plant species

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The presence of wings in insects and birds

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The streamlined body shape of aquatic animals

Question 62

Which principle is the foundation of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?

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Natural selection

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Inheritance of acquired characteristics

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Catastrophic geological events shape life's history

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Genetic variation within populations

Question 63

A prolonged drought has drastically reduced the size of a plant population. How will this most likely affect the genetic diversity of the remaining population?

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Decreased genetic diversity due to the loss of genetic variation

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Increased genetic diversity due to reduced competition

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Unchanged genetic diversity as the population reaches a new equilibrium

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Unpredictable genetic diversity due to complex ecological interactions

Question 64

What are the main ethical concerns and potential risks of using genetic engineering to protect biodiversity?

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Genetic engineering can lead to unintended genetic changes.

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Genetic engineering can reduce genetic diversity.

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Genetic engineering has no ethical concerns in conservation.

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Genetic engineering in conservation has no drawbacks.