AnswersCO-Biology B-CRUnit Test

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In contrast to cooperative hunting, which are benefits of herding only? Check all that apply.

A
foraging
B
reproduction
C
divison of labor
D
protection
E
aerodynamic efficiency
F
hydrodynamic efficiency
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The image shows a group of birds flying in a V-shaped pattern.

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A
The birds are close together so they have a better chance of finding mates and increasing their reproductive success.
B
The birds are part of a eusocial society so they have a better chance of finding mates and increasing their reproductive success.
C
The birds are aerodynamically efficient so they can use the air around them to reduce the energy used to fly.
D
The birds are part of a eusocial society so they can use the air around them to reduce the energy used to fly.
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Which best compares animal behavior and social behavior?

A
Animal behavior can be passed on to offspring but social behavior cannot.
B
Social behavior can be passed on to offspring but animal behavior cannot.
C
Social behavior is a form of animal behavior among members of the same species.
D
Animal behavior is a form of social behavior among members of the same species.
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Which is an example of adaptive social behavior?

A
A male deer tries mating with a female and is chased off by another male, but the original male finds another mate.
B
The grass that a rabbit usually eats is hard to find one season, but the rabbit finds another temporary food source.
C
Frogs and their young have coloration that enables them blend in to their environment so they can sneak up on prey.
D
Birds help take care of each other's young to increase their chances of survival, and the behavior is passed on to offspring.
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Alexa made a diagram to compare and contrast two benefits of social behavior.

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A
decreases reproduction rates
B
involves collection of food
C
divides jobs within group
D
keeps group safe from predators
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Which scenario would most likely result in cooperative hunting?

A
Finches eat grass seeds, but grass seeds are not found in an area during winter months.
B
A shark eats a certain kind of fish, and the fish swim together when the shark comes close.
C
Wolves eat rabbits, and the number of rabbits in an area is low.
D
Lions eat zebra, and there are a lot of zebra and lions living in an area.
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Which are some characteristics of adaptive social behavior? Select three options.

A
occurs among members of the same species
B
is not usually passed onto offspring
C
is determined by natural selection
D
increases an animal's likelihood of reproducing
E
does not usually help an animal survive
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What is a major benefit of schooling?

A
reproduction
B
hydrodynamic efficiency
C
division of labor
D
aerodynamic efficiency
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Which is an example of foraging as a benefit of social behavior?

A
A blue jay eats birdseed from a bird feeder.
B
Three lions hunt and capture a zebra.
C
Worker bees build a nest and the queen bee lays eggs.
D
A male chimpanzee mates with several different females.

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