
Expansion and Extinction of Species
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Expansion and Extinction of Species
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Multiple Choice
How can climate change lead to an expansion of a species?
climate change has no effect on the expansion
Climate change is opening up new habitats to species as temperatures rise
climate change can result in the decline of a species
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Multiple Choice
Over time the grizzly bear and polar bear could create a new species.
true
false
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Multiple Select
The Great plains has changed over the years as a result of? Check all that apply.
wildfires being put out
rivers widening
bison no longer grazing
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Multiple Choice
What is one possible way the barred owl was able to cross the Great Plains?
flew all the way across
stopped periodically in the tall grass
used trees planted along rivers
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Multiple Select
The northern spotted owl population is at risk due to which of the following? Check all that apply.
barred owl coming into territory
logging
re-establishment of forest
land development
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Multiple Select
Barred owls and northern spotted owls use old-growth forests for food and nesting. Which of the following characteristics of the barred owl would give it a competitive advantage over the northern spotted owl? Select 4 correct answers.
larger body
aggressive behavior
ability to roost in trees
better breeding success
ability to eat a wide range of prey
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Multiple Choice
What evidence supports the idea that extinctions have occurred throughout history?
rock formations
large crater impact
climate change
fossil record
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Look carefully over the population trend for the spotted owl and barred owl on the next slide.
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Fill in the Blanks
According to the graph, the proportion of barred owls found in northern spotted owl nesting sites has increased. If trends continue, the northern spotted owl population is likely to
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a factor that causes background extinction?
slight change in Earth's nitrogen levels
loss of habitat
disease
loss of competitive advantage
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What is the difference between background extinction and mass extinction?
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