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What is the primary focus of the field of biogeography?
What is the primary focus of the field of biogeography?
- The evolution of single-celled organisms
- The impact of climate on species evolution
- The distribution of plants, animals, and other life forms (correct)
- The study of Earth's geological history
Which of the following disciplines is not directly involved in the study of biogeography?
Which of the following disciplines is not directly involved in the study of biogeography?
- Geology
- Biology
- Astronomy (correct)
- Climatology
Which of the following is a subcategory of biogeography?
Which of the following is a subcategory of biogeography?
- Paleontology
- Molecular biology
- Phytogeography (correct)
- Genetics
What is the primary factor that biogeography considers when studying the distribution of life?
What is the primary factor that biogeography considers when studying the distribution of life?
How long ago did life first evolve on Earth?
How long ago did life first evolve on Earth?
What is the primary factor used in phytogeography to determine plant distribution?
What is the primary factor used in phytogeography to determine plant distribution?
According to the passage, what is a key piece of evidence used in biogeography to understand the distribution of life on Earth?
According to the passage, what is a key piece of evidence used in biogeography to understand the distribution of life on Earth?
What is the primary difference between Old World and New World monkeys mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary difference between Old World and New World monkeys mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary reason for the distinct regions of biodiversity and climate on Earth?
What is the primary reason for the distinct regions of biodiversity and climate on Earth?
What is Pangea, and what is its significance in biogeography?
What is Pangea, and what is its significance in biogeography?
What is the primary reason for the development of different species of finches on the Galapagos Islands?
What is the primary reason for the development of different species of finches on the Galapagos Islands?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the survival of a species?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the survival of a species?
What is the primary reason for the differences in beak size and shape among the finch species on the Galapagos Islands?
What is the primary reason for the differences in beak size and shape among the finch species on the Galapagos Islands?
What is the primary evidence that supports the theory of evolution by natural selection?
What is the primary evidence that supports the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which of the following patterns of speciation is described in the text?
Which of the following patterns of speciation is described in the text?
