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.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
You notice a plant in your front yard. The plant’s flowers are bright red and tube shaped. Upon closer inspection, you realize that the plant also contains nectar. What is a likely pollinator for this plant?(1 point)
Responses
a bee
a bee
a hummingbird
a hummingbird
the wind
the wind
an ant
an ant
a hummingbird
Which of the following is the overall goal of all territorial behavior?(1 point)
Responses
to impress mates in order to reproduce
to impress mates in order to reproduce
to gain resources to increase success
to gain resources to increase success
to maintain access to a particular type of environment
to maintain access to a particular type of environment
to defend food sources for personal use
to gain resources to increase success
Birds use courtship behaviors to attract a mate, which improves their reproductive success. Which courtship behavior also improves their chances of survival?(1 point)
Responses
Male sage grouse, normally camouflaged by their dull coloring, dance and call out in the open to attract nearby females.
Male sage grouse, normally camouflaged by their dull coloring, dance and call out in the open to attract nearby females.
Male mockingbirds can sing 200 different songs, mocking sounds around them in order to attract females and defend their territory.
Male mockingbirds can sing 200 different songs, mocking sounds around them in order to attract females and defend their territory.
Male golden eagles dive at nearly 200 miles per hour and catch sticks in midair as an elaborate courtship and territorial display.
Male golden eagles dive at nearly 200 miles per hour and catch sticks in midair as an elaborate courtship and territorial display.
Male birds with bright colors have to preen frequently in order to maintain their feathers and keep pests away so they can attract mates.
Male birds with bright colors have to preen frequently in order to maintain their feathers and keep pests away so they can attract mates.
Male golden eagles dive at nearly 200 miles per hour and catch sticks in midair as an elaborate courtship and territorial display.
Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses
Ladybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.
Ladybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.
Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.
Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.
Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.
Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.
Both ladybugs and humans have only a few offspring.
Both ladybugs and humans have only a few offspring.
Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.
Scientists often rely on _____ as evidence when looking at an animal's reproductive success.
data
reasoning
inferences
conclusions