Question 1

As latitude increases, marine productivity ________.

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Question 2

The mass extinction of dinosaurs occurred at the end of the ________ period.

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Question 3

A species that migrates seasonally is more vulnerable to extinction than a sedentary species that does not migrate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain why exotic species represent a threat to native species. Give an example of an exotic species threatening the survival of one or more native species.

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Question 5

Seasonal variation in surface temperatures of the ocean functions to increase primary productivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The end of the Permian period was characterized by a mass extinction of

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A)  shallow-water marine invertebrates.
B)  dinosaurs and other large reptiles.
C)  small mammals.
D)  large mammals.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Most species of plants and animals have small, restricted geographic ranges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What single environmental factor is most likely to shift the geographic ranges of many species, thus altering regional patterns of diversity?

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The single environmental factor most lik...

Question 9

Conservations often attempt to restore a locally extinct population of a species through ________ into the wild of individuals from captive-bred populations

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The answer of Conservations often attempt to restore a locally...

Question 10

Choose one of several mass extinction events of the past or present and discuss the potential cause(s)of the mass extinction.

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One of the most well-known mass extincti...

Question 11

Which of the following factors is most likely to shift the geographic ranges of many species, thus altering regional patterns of diversity?

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A)  glacial period
B)  fires
C)  earthquakes
D)  hurricanesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 12

Variation in species richness of terrestrial species in North America correlates most strongly with estimates of

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A)  actual, or potential, evapotranspiration.
B)  annual temperature.
C)  solar radiation.
D)  precipitation.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

In the past 100 million years, the number of species of which group of plants has been increasing?

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A)  arthrophytes (e.g., horsetails) 
B)  pteridophytes (ferns) 
C)  gymnosperms (e.g., ginkgos, cycads, conifers) 
D)  angiosperms (flowering plants) E) C) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 14

The establishment of habitat corridors between protected areas may have some negative consequences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Degraded habitats cannot be restored even close to their original condition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Species living on isolated islands are especially vulnerable to extinction by

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A)  overhunting.
B)  pollution.
C)  the introduction of exotic species.
D)  habitat destruction.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

By 2011, we had identified ________ species, while the speculated total number was closer to 9 - 10 million.

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A)  1) 4 million
B)  1) 9 million
C)  5 million
D)  8) 7 millionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 18

Discuss three mass extinction events in Earth's history, including the time when they occurred and the groups of organisms that were most affected.

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Three of the most well-known mass extinc...

Question 19

The number of individuals necessary to ensure the long-term survival of a species is called the minimum ________ population.

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Question 20

The minimum viable population size is highest for this group of organisms.

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A)  large birds and mammals
B)  small birds and mammals
C)  perennial plants
D)  annual plantsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 27: Conservation Ecology

As latitude increases, marine productivity ________.

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The mass extinction of dinosaurs occurred at the end of the ________ period.

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A species that migrates seasonally is more vulnerable to extinction than a sedentary species that does not migrate.

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Explain why exotic species represent a threat to native species. Give an example of an exotic species threatening the survival of one or more native species.

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Seasonal variation in surface temperatures of the ocean functions to increase primary productivity.

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The end of the Permian period was characterized by a mass extinction of

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Most species of plants and animals have small, restricted geographic ranges.

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What single environmental factor is most likely to shift the geographic ranges of many species, thus altering regional patterns of diversity?

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Conservations often attempt to restore a locally extinct population of a species through ________ into the wild of individuals from captive-bred populations

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Choose one of several mass extinction events of the past or present and discuss the potential cause(s)of the mass extinction.

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Which of the following factors is most likely to shift the geographic ranges of many species, thus altering regional patterns of diversity?

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Variation in species richness of terrestrial species in North America correlates most strongly with estimates of

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In the past 100 million years, the number of species of which group of plants has been increasing?

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The establishment of habitat corridors between protected areas may have some negative consequences.

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Degraded habitats cannot be restored even close to their original condition.

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Species living on isolated islands are especially vulnerable to extinction by

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By 2011, we had identified ________ species, while the speculated total number was closer to 9 - 10 million.

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Discuss three mass extinction events in Earth's history, including the time when they occurred and the groups of organisms that were most affected.

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The number of individuals necessary to ensure the long-term survival of a species is called the minimum ________ population.

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The minimum viable population size is highest for this group of organisms.

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