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Which of the following is TRUE of greenhouse gases? Select your answer. A. It absorbs more moisture in the lower atmosphere. B. it warms the lower atmosphere. C. It cools the lower atmosphere. D. It absorbs the ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere.

Answer: B. It warms the lower atmosphere. Explanation: Greenhouse gases are molecules that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. When solar radiation enters the atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is

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Elephants are prone to extinction due to which of the following factors/traits? Select your answer. A. all of these B. being large in size and slow moving C. it requires large area of habitat D. having commercially valuable body part

Answer: Elephants are prone to extinction due to multiple factors Elephants are amongst the most endangered species on the planet, with their population declining rapidly due to various factors. These factors include being large in size and slow-moving, requiring large

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Which of the following refers to those species that provide early warnings of environmental change in a community or an ecosystem? Select your answer. A. Nonnative species B. Keystone species C. Indicator species D. Native species

Answer: C. Indicator Species Indicator species are species that provide early warnings of environmental change in a community or an ecosystem. They provide valuable information about the health of an ecosystem and can be used to identify and measure changes

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Which of the following contributed to rapid human population rise? I. early and modern agriculture development II. technological advancement III. death rates dropped IV. vaccine and antibiotic developments

Answer Summary The rapid rise in human population can be attributed to early and modern agriculture development, technological advancement, a decrease in death rates, and vaccine and antibiotic developments. Early and Modern Agriculture Development Agriculture has been a major factor

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More-developed countries have high rates of resource use per person. This points out to the problem known as Select your answer. A. Pollution B. Overpopulation C. Overconsumption D. Poverty

Answer: C. Overconsumption More-developed countries have higher rates of resource use per person than less-developed countries, and this issue is known as overconsumption. Overconsumption occurs when individuals and societies consume more resources than they need. This can lead to environmental

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What interactions exist between cellulose- digesting organisms in the gut of a termite and the termite? Select your answer. A. Competition B. Commensalism C. Herbivory D. Mutualism

Cellulose-Digesting Organism and Termites Interactions The interactions between cellulose-digesting organisms in the gut of a termite and the termite are mutualism. This is a mutually beneficial relationship between the organisms and the termite. The cellulose-digesting organisms break down the cellulose

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According to Darwinian theory, which of the following exhibits the greatest fitness for evolutionary success? Select your answer. A. the community of organisms that is capable of living in the most nutrient poor biome B. the species with the longest life C. the individuals within a population that have the greatest reproductive success D. the organism that produces its own nutrients most efficiently

Answer: Darwinian Theory Darwinian Theory states that species with the greatest reproductive success are the fittest and have the best chance of evolutionary success. The individuals within a population that have the greatest reproductive success, (Option C), are the ones

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A tree offers a safe nesting site for birds, while birds eat the insects that cause damage to trees. Which kind of interspecific relationship exists between involved species? Select your answer. A. herbivory B. mutualism C. predation D. commensalism

Answer: Mutualism Mutualism is an interspecific relationship between two species where both species benefit from the exchange. In the example of a tree and bird, the tree offers the bird a safe nesting site while the bird eats the insects

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Which of these individuals is likely to be most successful in an evolutionary sense? Select your answer. A. female who mates with 20 males and produces one offspring that lives to reproduce B. a male who mates with 20 females and fathers one offspring C. an organism that lives 100 years and leaves two offspring, both of whom survive to reproduce D. an organism that dies after five days of life but leaves 10 offspring. all of whom survive to reproduce

Answer: Which of These Individuals is Likely to Be Most Successful in an Evolutionary Sense? The most successful individual in an evolutionary sense is D, an organism that dies after five days of life but leaves 10 offspring, all of

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Top predators such as wolves and lions feed on and help to regulate the populations of other species. These predators are considered as Select your answer. A Nonnative species B. Keystone species C. Native species D Indicator species

Answer: Keystone Species Top predators such as wolves and lions are considered keystone species. Keystone species are species that have a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem relative to their abundance. They play a critical role in the functioning of

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What are adaptations? Select your answer A. These are rocks containing fossils. B. These refer to descent with modification from a common ancestor C. These are geologic changes over time. D. These are inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival

Answer: B. These refer to descent with modification from a common ancestor Summary Adaptations are inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival. Adaptations are the result of descent with modification from a common ancestor, and are passed down to

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What are adaptations? Select your answer These are rocks containing fossils. These refer to descent with modification from a common ancestor These are geologic changes over time. These are inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival

Answer: What Are Adaptations? Adaptations refer to inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival in a particular environment. Adaptations can be physical or behavioral, and are usually the result of a process of natural selection. This process leads to

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Which of the following is NOT true of generalist species? Select your answer. A. They only inhabit one type of habitat. B. They often tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. C. They can live in many different places. D. They eat a variety of food.

Answer: Which of the following is NOT true of generalist species? The correct answer is A. They only inhabit one type of habitat. Generalist species are those that have adapted to survive in a wide variety of habitats and environments.

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