Question 1

Based on surface-area to volume considerations,we would predict that populations of mammals that live in colder climates should have _______ bodies than populations of the same species in warm climates.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller
B)  larger
C)  leaner
D)  tallerE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from data graphed in the figure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults that are likely to die soon have more offspring than those not likely to die.
B)  Adults with greater fecundity are less likely to die than adults with smaller fecundity.
C)  Adults with greater fecundity are more likely to die than adults with smaller fecundity.
D)  If the probability that an adult is likely to die is great,its fecundity rate is great.
E)  If the probability that an adult is likely to die is great,its fecundity rate is small.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

There are three aspects of entire populations that are important and often studied.Select the best choice from the ones listed.

Accepted Answer

A)  a population's range,the dispersal of individuals within the range,and the size that the population
B)  a population's range,the amount of food available within the range,and the size that the population attains
C)  a population's range,the parental care received by each offspring within the population,and the size that the population attains
D)  a population's range,the size home range of an individual in the population,and the parental care expended for each offspringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Populations of organisms that have sigmoid growth curves limited by the carrying capacity are called

Accepted Answer

A)  K-selected.
B)  r-selected.
C)  predators.
D)  parasites.
E)  perennials.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of organisms displaying r-selected adaptations?

Accepted Answer

A)  dandelions
B)  whales
C)  aphids
D)  mice
E)  cockroachesF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 56: Population Ecology

Populations of organisms that have sigmoid growth curves limited by the carrying capacity are called

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There are three aspects of entire populations that are important and often studied.Select the best choice from the ones listed.

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Which of the following is not an example of organisms displaying r-selected adaptations?

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Based on surface-area to volume considerations,we would predict that populations of mammals that live in colder climates should have _______ bodies than populations of the same species in warm climates.

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What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from data graphed in the figure.

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Exam 56: Population Ecology

Populations of organisms that have sigmoid growth curves limited by the carrying capacity are called

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There are three aspects of entire populations that are important and often studied.Select the best choice from the ones listed.

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Which of the following is not an example of organisms displaying r-selected adaptations?

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Based on surface-area to volume considerations,we would predict that populations of mammals that live in colder climates should have _______ bodies than populations of the same species in warm climates.

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What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from data graphed in the figure.

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