Land Habitats Answers

The coyote (canis latrans) is found across North America which makes it a specialist species.

Calcium and phosphorus are both essential for the proper growth of _______.a.bonesb.hairc.fingernailsd.all of the above

Which of the following Gila Monster adaptations is based on the reproductive cycles of Gambel’s quails and cottontail rabbits?a.water absorption through their leaky skinb.fat storage in their tailsc.burrowing during periods of inactivityd.their crepuscular activity schedule

Only specialist species are well adapted to their native habitats.

Which is not an adaptation of desert animals that help them retain and acquire water in such a hot and dry environment?a.burrow in moist soil or live in underground densb.excrete uric acid instead of urinec.evolved an internal ‘air conditioning’ system to help them stay coold.obtain water from the plants and animals they eat

Water is an abiotic factor in terrestrial environments.

Which of the following is not true about Polar bears? a. They all hibernate. b. They have black skin that helps them absorb heat. c. Their fur is transparent and hollow and helps trap heat. d. They have oversized paws with rough pads that help them walk on snow and ice. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Gila Monsters are one of two types of venomous lizards in the world. If you wanted to avoid coming across the Gila Monster when hiking in Arizona you would want to avoid __________ and __________ because Gila Monsters are crepuscular. a. midnight and midday b. dawn and dusk c. noon and high dusk d. later morning and early afternoon Please select the best answer from the choices provided

When gaining biodiversity, _____________ occurs when a new resource is introduced to a species and individual members of that species begin to specialize in the resources that are available. a. geographical isolation b. polyploidy c. bottlenecking d. competition Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The four essential elements for life are _______. a. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen b. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and iron c. carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and magnesium d. iron, nitrogen, oxygen and magnesium Please select the best answer from the choices provided