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2014 Environmental Science Midterm

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Environmental Science Midterm

Question 1 of 3

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What does population density refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • The number of individuals per unit area or volume

  • Movement of new individuals into a population

  • Movement of individuals out of a population

  • The fastest rate at which a species’ population can grow

Explanation

Question 2 of 3

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Which of the following is an example of population? (PICK ALL THAT APPLY! More than 1 answer)

Select one or more of the following:

  • The palm trees on an island

  • A school of fish

  • A pod of dolphins

  • A flock of geese

  • A culture of bacteria in a Petri dish

  • fungus and an algae

Explanation

Question 3 of 3

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What is artificial selection?

Select one of the following:

  • The selective breeding of organisms by humans for specific characteristics

  • The evolution of a single species into many species as they adapt to different habitats

  • The ability of one or more organisms to tolerate a particular chemical designed to kill it

  • industrial & scientific revolutions

Explanation