Lab: Ecological Succession — Cumulative exam Answers

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The brain and spinal cord work together so the body can receive signals and react to the environment. What is the spinal cord?

A
a cell
B
a tissue
C
an organ
D
an organ system
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The size of a food chain can vary, but the number of levels that a food chain can reach is limited.Why does this limit exist?

A
Plants are not infinite in number.
B
Producers are limited by consumers.
C
Carnivores are too large to be eaten.
D
Energy is lost at each trophic level.
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Read this passage about global fishing.Global consumption of large fish has led to an exploitation of fish populations. Overfishing has led to a decline in the populations of many species of large fish including North East Arctic Cod. The graph below shows the decline in the cod population.As the human population grows and countries continue to develop, the demand for large fish has been steadily increasing. Unfortunately, the average size of the cod has decreased because the fishing nets were designed to catch the large fish and the smaller individuals could escape more easily.What is most likely happening to the genetic variation of the population of North East Arctic Cod?

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A
The genetic variation in the population is increasing due to selective pressure.
B
The genetic variation in the population is decreasing due to selective pressure.
C
The genetic variation in the population is increasing due to gene flow.
D
The genetic variation in the population is decreasing due to gene flow.
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When is the most likely time for a female to become pregnant during her menstrual cycle?

A
on the first day of her period
B
on the last day of her period
C
about a week after her period ends
D
about a week before her period begins
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Pandas eat bamboo for energy. What are pandas classified as?

A
producers
B
consumers
C
decomposers
D
autotrophs

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