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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. What type of populations may be more likely to become extinct?
(a) Small populations.
(b) Medium populations.
(c) Diverse populations.
(d) Large populations.

2. Why is instinct NOT well-defined?
(a) They change rapidly.
(b) It covers too many behaviors.
(c) It is elusive.
(d) No one can agree on a definition for instinct.

3. What is the primary cause for the struggle for survival between species?
(a) Variation.
(b) Environmental factors.
(c) Rapid reproduction.
(d) Food sources.

4. In Chapter 4: Natural Selection, what does Darwin suggest about most variations?
(a) They lead to species regeneration.
(b) They are caused by domestication.
(c) They are not helpful for survival.
(d) They are helpful for survival.

5. Where might a species who are adapted to warm climates migrate to as the climate becomes colder?
(a) Mountains.
(b) South Pole.
(c) Equator.
(d) North Pole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin state is a main difference between first generation mongrels and first generation hybrids?

2. What aspect of organisms is not caused by chance?

3. What happens to a species if their traits and characteristics are not passed down to the next generation?

4. What does Darwin say will happen to species that do not adapt?

5. In addition to the Formica rufescens, what other ant species takes slaves?

(see the answer key)

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