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9. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD late Question #1... In the image displayed, France is at a (an) ___________stage in demographic transition earlycompleted middle 50/50 A CD B

10. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD intertidal l Question #2,,,Use the diagram to answer this question. The area that is permantly dark and only chemosynthesis takes place is: photicaphotic Open ocean A CD B 50/50

11. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Populations of primary consumers would decrease, causing populations of secondary consumers to increase. Question #3... Bees visit flowering plants, collecting nectar to make honey. While collecting nectar, the bees help spread the plants' pollen, helping the plants reproduce. Which of the following best describes how a decrease in bees may affect the stability of organisms in an environment? Populations of producers would decrease, causing populations of nearly all organisms to decrease. Populations of primary consumers would increase, causing populations of secondary consumers to decrease. Populations of producers would increase, causing populations of nearly all organisms to increase. A CD B 50/50

12. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD parasitism Question #4…: Hummingbirds drink nectar from flowers. The nectar provides hummingbirds with energy, while the hummingbirds help spread the flowers' pollen as they fly around from flower to flower. Which of the following best identifies the relationship between hummingbirds and flowers? mutualism predation commensalism A CD B 50/50

13. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD commensalism Question #5... Tapeworms live in the digestive tracts of various mammals, including humans. The worms obtain nutrients and other materials from the mammals in which they live,while the mammals may experience fatigue, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Which of the following best identifies the relationship between tapeworms and mammals? mutualismpredation parasitism A CD B 50/50

14. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD commensalism Question #6... The Serengeti is an African ecosystem. Each year, herbivores in the Serengeti follow the rains in one of the world's largest migrations. They all gather around different watering holes along the way, trying to get enough water so they do not die from dehydration. Which of the following best identifies the relationship among herbivores in the Serengeti? mutualism competition predation A CD B 50/50

15. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Speciation does not occur on smaller islands because the islands are unaffected by natural selection. Question #7... The table below shows the approximate size of three Caribbean islands and the approximate number of reptile and amphibian species found on each island. Which of the following best explains the trend in the table? More space and resources allow for the development of multiple habitats to support biodiversity. None of Smaller islands have species that form more symbiotic relationships.these Larger islands have warmer climates and year-round growing seasons. A CD B 50/50

16. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD If birth rates decrease while death rates increase, the population will increase in size Question #8... Which of the following best describes the influence of birth and death rates on the size of a population? If birth rates decrease while death rates decrease, the population will increase in size If birth rates decrease while death rates increase, the population will increase in size. If birth rates decrease while death rates increase, the population will decrease in size. A CD B 50/50

17. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD B Question #9…Which letter shows a carnivore? E D F A CD B 50/50

18. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD The population increases Question #10 Assuming all other variables are constant, what happens to a population when immigration exceeds emigration? The population remains the same The population decreases The population increases, then decreases A CD B 50/50

19. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Ecology is the study of life Question #11…Which of the following is the best possible definition of ecology? Ecology is the study of cycles of matter Ecology studies the environment using only observations, never models or testing Ecology is the study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment A CD B 50/50

20. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD carbohydrates Question #12...What is the original (ultimate) source of almost all the energy in most ecosystems? carbon sunlight water A CD B 50/50

21. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD The carrying capacity limits the size of a population. Question #13... Which of the following best describes the influence carrying capacity has on the size of a population? The carrying capacity increases the size of a population The carrying capacity allows the population to increase expotentially The carrying capacity causes a population to become extinct A CD B 50/50

22. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD organism Question #14... Which of the following is best described as all the populations living in a particular area? ecosystem system community A CD B 50/50

23. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD A population Question #15... Which of the following is best described as a group of interacting individuals belonging to one species? An ecosystem A organization A community A CD B 50/50