Evo and Ecology: Test 1- Dr. Pfau Questions With Complete Solutions

Evo and Ecology: Test 1- Dr. Pfau Questions With Complete
Solutions

∆N/∆t= Correct Answers bN-dN

3 factors that determine where a species can live Correct
Answers abiotic factors
biotic factors
ability to dispersal from region it evolved

actual range (smaller) Correct Answers

animals that live in intertidal zone... Correct Answers Have to
be able to live in water and on land

annual precipitation Correct Answers

aquatic biomes Correct Answers

are organisms mortal? Correct Answers yes

Aspects of environment that play determining roles of where
species occur (proximal) Correct Answers water availability
temp
humidity
uv intensity
food resources
shelter
water pressure (aquatic)

, Aspects of environment that play determining roles of where
species occur (ultimate) Correct Answers altitude
position of land masses
spherical shape of the earth/ tilt
seasons

because the sun is spherical... Correct Answers the sun's rays
are spread out over a larger area at higher latitudes

Benthic realm Correct Answers seafloor

bigger curve=
smaller curve= Correct Answers bigger= smaller r
smaller= larger r

Biome map (know what goes where) Correct Answers shows
trends of climates in different biomes

Can a hypothesis be 100% right or wrong? Correct Answers
Yes

Can a theory be 100% right or wrong? Correct Answers Yes

Can survivorship increase? Correct Answers no, only decreases

Can theory be wrong? can they be correct? can they be
discarded? Correct Answers yes, yes, yes

carrying capacity Correct Answers The largest population that
an area can support