Question

A) In order for a trait to be considered a competitive advantage, the trait must (1 point)

allow the individual to have fewer diseases and not get sick.
allow the individual to be stronger and outcompete others.
allow the individual to survive better and reproduce more in that environment.
allow the individual to utilize fewer food and water resources to survive.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

C) allow the individual to survive better and reproduce more in that environment.

Answer 2

A) Why are hooves more advantageous for horses in the modern era? (1 point)

Hooves are better suited for environments with a wider range of vegetation.
Hooves are better suited with environments with wetter climates.
Hooves are better suited for environments with plenty of trees.
Hooves are better equipped for environments with plains.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Hooves are better equipped for environments with plains.

Answer 4

A) Imagine a major volcanic eruption has dramatically changed the environment on an island

such that the average temperature and available sunlight are much lower. Of the following
species present on that island, which species is most likely to adapt and evolve to this change
instead of going extinct? (1 point)
a bird species with specific nesting requirements that only feeds on one type of seed.
a large mammal species with a low reproduction rate and specific food needs.
an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate
a reptile species with a high reproduction rate and very similar individuals.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

An insect species with high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate.

Answer 6

A) Of the four factors that affect the evolution of species, which factor is driven by random

events? (1 point)
Genetic variation
Competitive advantage
Differential survival and reproduction
Speciation

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Genetic variation

Answer 8

A) Which factor will most likely guarantee evolution rather than extinction? (1 point)

changes in the environment
larger animal sizes
higher reproduction rates
changes in available food sources

Answer 9

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

higher reproduction rates