Height Variation in Giraffes Quiz

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Which lizard population is most likely to survive if the environment changes to have many foods each year?

  • All the populations will survive because the lizards will change the length of their legs if they need to.
  • Populations 2 and 3 will most likely survive. (correct)
  • Populations 1 and 2 will most likely survive.
  • Only Population 2 will survive because it is the only population with variation.

If seals need to survive in cold ocean waters, what adaptation are they more likely to have?

  • Shorter snouts
  • Dark spots for camouflage
  • Thinner blubber (correct)
  • Longer fins

What is the advantage of lizards with shorter legs in climbing trees?

  • They can fit into smaller spaces
  • They can escape from foods that cover the islands (correct)
  • They are better at swimming
  • They can run faster on the ground

In which type of environment would lizards with longer legs have an advantage?

<p>Desert environment with few obstacles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an island's ecosystem changes to have mostly rocky surfaces, which type of lizard leg length is more advantageous?

<p>Longer legs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do thicker blubber in seals help them with in cold ocean waters?

<p>Staying warm and surviving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the first text, what makes lizards with shorter legs better at climbing trees?

<p>Their shorter legs provide better climbing ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do seals with thicker blubber have in cold ocean waters?

<p>Better insulation to stay warm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of seals with thicker blubber in warm ocean waters?

<p>Overheating and potential death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If there are few food sources available, which lizard population is more likely to struggle for survival?

<p>Population 1 with longer legs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a possible reason for Population 2 to thrive if the environment changes to have limited food sources?

<p>Their varied leg lengths help in adapting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do changes in the environment impact seals with thicker blubber in the provided scenario?

<p>They might face challenges in regulating body temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the population of foxes with white fur increase over generations?

<p>White foxes were better camouflaged in the snowy environment, allowing them to hunt more effectively. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the change in the fox population over generations?

<p>Natural selection due to environmental changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle is illustrated by the example of the guppies with small spots?

<p>Natural selection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation for survival?

<p>Lizards with longer legs in environments with few trees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism that drives the change in inherited traits over generations?

<p>Natural selection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the principle of natural selection?

<p>Organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their traits to future generations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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