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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Geographical Distribution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a radical change in the structure or behavior of an organism?
(a) Extinction.
(b) Increased illness.
(c) Growth.
(d) Monstrosities.

2. In addition to the Formica rufescens, what other ant species takes slaves?
(a) Odontomachus bauri.
(b) Forelius pusillus.
(c) Formica sanguinea.
(d) Mycocepurus smithii.

3. Which of the following refers to ways by which an organism could spread to a new area that would NOT typically occur naturally?
(a) Species changes.
(b) Artificial migration.
(c) Human transport.
(d) Accidental means of dispersal.

4. What species of bee builds the most efficient hives?
(a) Hive-bees.
(b) Yellowjackets.
(c) Honeybees.
(d) Bumblebees.

5. In extreme environments, what are species in competition with?
(a) Migration needs.
(b) Climate.
(c) Other species.
(d) Food source distruction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one geographical change that affects islands and continents?

2. What happens to life forms that do NOT adapt?

3. What type of organisms will not fossilize?

4. What does natural selection favor in terms of increasing population?

5. What type of fossils may survive damaging geological changes?

(see the answer key)

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