Name: _________________________ Class: ______________ Date: _____________

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provide before each number.

______1. A characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment is a/an ______________.

a. adaptation b. skill c. variation d. natural instinct

______2. Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

a. A polar bear having thick fur to withstand cold temperatures

b. A plant growing taller to reach sunlight
c. A snake shedding its skin to allow for growth
d. A fish swimming in a group to avoid predators

______3. Why is adaptation essential for the long-term survival of a species?

a. It allows a species to reproduce at a faster rate.

b. It ensures that a species can migrate to more favorable habitats.
c. It enables a species to cope with environmental changes and challenges.
d. It prevents competition with other species.

______4. How do bent hind legs contribute to the adaptation of certain animals?

a. They enhance agility and speed for efficient locomotion.

b. They provide camouflage by blending with the surroundings.
c. They aid in swimming and diving abilities.
d. They assist in grasping and climbing trees.

______5. Which type of teeth do herbivores typically possess to aid in their adaptation?

a. Sharp, pointed canines for hunting and tearing.

b. Flat, broad molars for grinding and chewing plant material.
c. Long, curved incisors for digging and burrowing.
d. Blade-like premolars for slicing through tough vegetation.

______6. How does migration contribute to the adaptation of animals?

a. It allows animals to hibernate during unfavorable conditions.

b. It helps animals find new mates for reproduction.
c. It enables animals to search for better food sources or breeding grounds.
d. It provides animals with protective camouflage to avoid predators.

______7. How does having eyes on opposite sides of the head benefit animals?

a. It aids in vision and the ability to judge distances accurately.

b. It allows for a larger visual range and the ability to detect predators more easily.
c. It enables animals to focus on objects in front of them with increased clarity.
d. It enhances color vision and the ability to distinguish fine details.

______8. How do sharp teeth and claws enhance an animal's chances of survival?

a. They enable efficient herbivory and digestion of plant matter.

b. They discourage competition with other species.
c. They assist in self-defense and capturing prey.
d. They facilitate long-distance migration and navigation.
_______9. Which of the following adaptations helps cacti to conserve water?

a. Brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators.

b. Reduced or absent leaves to minimize transpiration.
c. Rapid growth during periods of rainfall.
d. Large fruit production to ensure seed dispersal.

______10. What is a food chain?

a. The interaction between plants and animals in a specific habitat.

b. The linear sequence of feeding relationships in an ecosystem.
c. The process of photosynthesis in plants to produce food.
d. The transfer of energy from one trophic level to another.

______11. How does a food web differ from a food chain?

a. A food web represents a single feeding relationship in an ecosystem.

b. A food web shows the hierarchy of species in an ecosystem.
c. A food web is a simplified representation of energy flow in an ecosystem.
d. A food web illustrates the multiple feeding relationships in an ecosystem.

______12. Which of the following represents a correct order of a typical food chain?

a. Producers -> Decomposers -> Primary consumers -> Secondary consumers

b. Producers -> Primary consumers -> Secondary consumers -> Decomposers
c. Primary consumers -> Secondary consumers -> Producers -> Decomposers
d. Decomposers -> Producers -> Primary consumers -> Secondary consumers

______13. How is a food web different from a food chain?

a. A food web consists of multiple interconnected food chains.

b. A food web represents only the primary producers in an ecosystem.
c. A food web illustrates the process of energy transfer in a single trophic level.
d. A food web shows the hierarchy of species in an ecosystem.

______14. What does the 10% transfer of energy refer to in a food chain or food web?

a. The amount of energy lost as heat during energy transfer.

b. The percentage of energy transferred from one trophic level to the next.
c. The total energy available to the top predator in the food chain.
d. The amount of energy gained through photosynthesis by primary producers.

______15. Which trophic level typically receives the most energy in a food chain or food web?

a. Primary producers (plants or algae) c. Primary consumers (herbivores)

b. Secondary consumers (carnivores or omnivores) d. Tertiary consumers (top predators)

______15. How does the presence of toxins in lower trophic levels impact higher trophic levels?

a. Higher trophic levels are immune to the effects of toxins.

b. Toxins do not accumulate or have any effects on higher trophic levels.
c. Higher trophic levels are more easily influenced to the effects of toxins.
d. Higher trophic levels can break down toxins before they accumulate.

______16. Which of the following is a possible consequence of having more predators than prey?

a. Increased competition among predators for limited resources.

b. Decreased predation efficiency due to excess prey availability.
c. Shift in predator feeding preferences to alternative food sources.
d. Extinction of the predator population due to lack of food.
______17. How does the increase in producer population affect the overall energy flow in the ecosystem?

a. It increases the energy available to both predators and prey.

b. It decreases the energy available to both predators and prey.
c. It increases the energy available to predators but decreases the energy available to prey.
d. It decreases the energy available to predators but increases the energy available to prey.

______18. What is the primary role of decomposers in a food chain?

a. To consume primary producers for energy.

b. To serve as prey for higher-level consumers.
c. To break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.
d. To provide energy to primary consumers.

_______19. What are some causes of habitat destruction?

a. Climate change and natural disasters. c. Genetic mutations and disease outbreaks.
b. Overhunting and overfishing. d. Deforestation and urbanization.

_______20. What is a limiting factor for animal populations?

a. the availability of food resources c. the presence of predators

b. disease outbreaks d. all of the above

_______21. How is the growing human population on Earth causing habitat destruction?

a. Increased population leads to improved conservation efforts and habitat protection.

b. Humans actively promote the expansion of natural habitats to accommodate the growing population.
c. Human activities, such as urbanization and deforestation that destroy natural habitats.
d. The growing human population has no direct impact on habitat destruction.

_______22. What is one effective approach to solving habitat destruction?

a. Implementing strict regulations and enforcement.

b. Ignoring the issue and allowing natural processes to take their course.
c. Encouraging rapid urbanization to minimize human impact on natural habitats.
d. Promoting the hunting of endangered species for population control.

_______23. Why do children often exhibit similarities in not only physical appearance but also certain behavioral
and personality traits to their parents?

a. It is purely coincidental and not influenced by genetics.

b. Children imitate their parents' behaviors consciously.
c. The environment plays a significant role in shaping both physical and behavioral traits.
d. Genetic inheritance from parents contributes to similarities in physical and behavioral traits.

_______24. How does selective breeding work?

a. It involves random mating of organisms to produce desired traits.

b. It relies on genetic modification techniques to create new traits in organisms.
c. It involves intentionally choosing and breeding organisms with desirable traits.
d. It relies on natural selection to determine which traits are advantageous.

_______25. What is the importance of selective breeding in agriculture?

a. It promotes biodiversity and ecological balance in farming systems.

b. It ensures natural and unmodified growth of crops and livestock.
c. It allows for the development of crop varieties with improved yield and resistance to pests and diseases.
d. It eliminates the need for traditional farming practices and reduces human intervention in agricultural
processes.
_______26. Which of the following is an example of selective breeding?

a. Mating a German Shepherd and a Poodle to create a Goldendoodle.

b. Allowing natural mating between wild populations of animals.
c. Randomly selecting plants from a field for propagation
d. All of the above.

_______27. How are genetic traits transferred from parents to offspring?

a. Through the exchange of chromosomes during fertilization.

b. Through the direct transfer of DNA molecules from parents to offspring.
c. Through the interaction of genes with the environment after birth.
d. Genetic traits are not inherited and are solely determined by the individual's experiences.

_______28. What is the main driving force behind natural selection?

a. Human intervention and manipulation of species.

b. Random genetic mutations in organisms.
c. Environmental factors and competition for resources.
d. Geographic isolation and speciation.

_______29. According to Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, what was the primary factor that led to the
evolution of long necks in giraffes?

a. Giraffes stretched their necks to reach higher leaves, causing them to gradually elongate over generations.
b. Giraffes with longer necks had a greater chance of survival and reproduced more, passing on their long-
necked traits.
c. Giraffes intentionally developed longer necks through conscious efforts to adapt to their environment.
d. The environment directly shaped giraffes' necks, forcing them to grow longer to reach food.

_______30. What is the main difference between selective breeding and natural selection?

a. Selective breeding is a human-controlled process, while natural selection occurs in nature.

b. Selective breeding only affects physical traits, while natural selection affects both physical and behavioral
traits.
c. Selective breeding leads to rapid changes in species, while natural selection occurs over long periods of
time.
d. Selective breeding occurs in wild populations, while natural selection is practiced in controlled
environments.