A student is analyzing data that compare the change in the total number of wading bird nests in the Everglades to the change in rainfall. Wading birds feed primarily on fish. Fewer nests were observed in dry years than wet years.
What is a reasonable inference about the relationship between wading bird reproductive success and water depth in the Everglades?
(1 point)
Responses
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food but does affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
What is a difference between how ants and elephants primarily use grouping for survival? (1 point)
Responses
Elephants use grouping for cooperation, and ants use grouping for protection of the young.
Elephants use grouping for cooperation, and ants use grouping for protection of the young.
Elephants use grouping for better chance of mating, and ants use grouping for better access to food.
Elephants use grouping for better chance of mating, and ants use grouping for better access to food.
Ants use grouping for better chance of mating, and elephants use grouping for better access to food.
Ants use grouping for better chance of mating, and elephants use grouping for better access to food.
Ants use grouping for cooperation, and elephants use grouping for protection of the young.
Ants use grouping for cooperation, and elephants use grouping for protection of the young.
Flies are scavengers and tend to break down dead organisms. Based on this information, what is a plant characteristic that would best attract flies?(1 point)
Responses
flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that emit a sweet odor
flowers that are light colored
flowers that are light colored
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that are brightly colored
flowers that emit a rotten odor
flowers that emit a rotten odor
Which of the following describes fertilization?(1 point)
Responses
The process of pollen moving from place to place.
The process of pollen moving from place to place.
When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.
When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.
When an animal is attracted to a flower.
When an animal is attracted to a flower.
The changes that occur in organisms over time.
When a sperm cell and egg cell come together.
Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship?(1 point)
Responses
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
defending a nest from predators
defending a nest from predators
dance rituals with potential partners
Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes? (1 point)
Responses
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring do not interfere with migration season
to ensure that offspring do not interfere with migration season
to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that mating does not interfere with migration season
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
Responses
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.