Relationships Among Organisms — Unit test Answers

A hunter illegally kills a wolf in Yellowstone National Park and attempts to bring the wolf's skull back to Florida. Which law is the hunter violating?

The burrowing owl is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, savannas, deserts, farmlands, golf courses, and urban areas throughout most of western United States and Florida, Central America, and most of South America. It makes its home in burrows of other animals and primarily eats insects and small rodents. As humans build more cities, nearby burrowing owl habitats change due to destruction of burrows and loss of prey. Which is the least likely outcome of the habitat changes that are described?

Which sustainable practice is paired correctly with its impact on the environment?

Review the picture below.Which would be the most accurate title for this picture?

Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism’s overall population. The jaguar Panthera onca is the largest cat in North America. It is found in areas across the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, and many smaller mammals. Which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?

What best describes the association between the carbon cycle, plants, and animals?

Which molecule would be the most affected by limited nitrogen?

A group of environmentalists was discussing the benefits and drawbacks associated with using fossil fuels. Which argument best fits the conversation?

Which human activity is correctly paired with the greenhouse gas that it increases?

The map shows the distribution of wild boars in the United States (shaded area). Which of these facts about wild boars is best supported by the evidence provided?

Which best describes what is occurring in this population of squirrels?Number of Squirrels Entering and Leaving a Population after 1 YearCause of changeNumber of squirrelsDied from predation2Born4Immigration10Left to find food3Died from disease8Left to find a mate3

Rainforests around the world are being cleared at an alarming rate to make room for new communities, agriculture, mining, and roads, and to provide lumber for construction and furniture. How might the destruction of rainforests affect the balance of gases in Earth's atmosphere?

Which statement best compares consumers and decomposers?

If the herbivore population in an ecosystem increased, what would most likely happen to the size of the carnivore population?

What kind of display would be the best way to represent the data below?Type of speciesCritically endangered (%)Endangered or vulnerable (%)Plants1370Invertebrates035Freshwater fish937Amphibians730Reptiles528Birds012Mammals221

A mountain lion population recently experienced a drop in population size. Which of the following would best describe the limiting factor that is involved?

Which of these is an autotroph?

How would an increase in nest sites affect a population of pigeons?

Which determines carrying capacity?

Which best describes how an organism’s niche is determined?