Transcript wildlife review

WILDLIFE & POPULATIONS
REVIEW
Correct your study guide as
you answer the following
review questions.
TRASHKETBALL
Wildlife & Populations Unit
THE RULES
• Teams will be split into groups of 4
• Each member of the team will be
assigned a letter (A, B, C, D).
• 1) A question will be posed.
• 2) All team members answer question
independently.
• 3) A random letter will be drawn and
that student must immediately submit
their answer.
• 4) If student answers correctly, they
earn the opportunity to SHOOT
Point Break Down
• 1 point for answering the question
correctly
• 1 extra point for making a short shot
• 2 extra points for making a medium
shot
• 3 extra points for making a long shot
Question 1
• Name the two population determiners
that increase population growth
Answer 1
• Natality
• Immigration
Question 2
• Define limiting factor.
Answer 2
• A factor that slows the growth of a
population.
Question 3
• Name 2 density-dependent limiting
factors.
Answer 3
• Food supply, space, habitat, water,
predators, disease
Question 4
• Name two density-independent limiting
factors.
Answer 4
• Drought, weather, natural disaster, etc
QUESTION 5
(question 7 in packet)
NAME THE FIVE MAJOR
CAUSES OF ENDANGERMENT.
QUESTION 5
(question 7 in packet)
Introduced Species
Pollution
Poor Genetics
Overhunting
Habitat Loss
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Question 6
• Define semelparity.
Answer 6
• Organism reproduces once in its
lifetime and then dies.
Question 7
• Describe 2 advantages of semelparity.
Answer 7
• Parents and offspring do not compete
for resources.
• Organism is able to focus all of its
energy into one life stage at a time.
QUESTION 8
(#17 in packet)
What historical human population factor
is being illustrated in this graph?
Use of Soap
Improved
Sanitation
Modern Medicine
& Antibiotics
ANSWER 8
(#17 in packet)
What historical human population factor
is being illustrated in this graph?
Use of Soap
Improved
Sanitation
Modern Medicine
& Antibiotics
Advancements in health and medicine
QUESTION 9
(question 18 in packet)
Identify the historical event on the graph
at A, B, and C.
Old Stone Age
A
New Stone Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Middle Ages Modern
Times
B
C
ANSWER 9
(question 18 in packet)
A: Agricultural Revolution
B: Black Plague
C: Industrial Revolution
Old Stone Age
A
New Stone Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Middle Ages Modern
Times
B
C
QUESTION 10
(question 2 in packet)
What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate
that the deer is a fawn?
What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate
that the deer is a yearling?
What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate
that the deer is a adult?
ANSWER 10
(question 2 in packet)
Fawn
Fewer than 6 teeth; Tricuspids
Yearling:
6 teeth (not fully erupted); Tricuspid 3rd tooth
Adult:
6 teeth; Bicuspid; Dentine line showing
QUESTION 11
(question 4 in packet)
Classify the Delmarva Fox Squirrel
population as endangered, staying
constant, or increasing.
ANSWER 11
(question 4 in packet)
Classify the Delmarva Fox Squirrel
population as endangered, staying
constant, or increasing.
Endangered – Delmarva Fox
Squirrels now reside in
10% of their original range
QUESTION 12
(question 4 in packet)
Classify the Wild Turkey population as
endangered, staying constant, or
increasing.
ANSWER 12
(question 4 in packet)
Classify the Wild Turkey population as
endangered, staying constant, or
increasing.
Populations have increased enough that
the wild turkey population can be hunted.
QUESTION 13
(question 6 in packet)
Make a T-chart for reasons FOR and
AGAINST hunting in Western MD
ANSWER 13
(question 6 in packet)
Against Hunting
Their population is still small
Black bears are not aggressive
For Hunting
Bears are a nuisance
Money for hunting licenses
QUESTION 14
Identify the population determiner
ANSWER 14
Identify the population determiner
Mortality
Natality
Emigration Immigration
QUESTION 15
(question 13 in packet)
Identify bird A, B, C.
C
B
A
ANSWER 15
(packet 13 in packet)
Bird A: Kingfisher
C
B
A
Bird B: Cardinal
Bird C: Dove
QUESTION 16
What kind of growth pattern is evident at
Arrow I?
Arrow II?
Number of Willow Trees vs. Time in Years
II
I
ANSWER 16
What kind of growth pattern is evident at
Arrow I?Exponential
Number of Willow Trees vs. Time in Years
Arrow II?Carrying Capacity
II
I
QUESTION 17
(question 8 in packet)
What U.S. law is designed to protect and
recover listed species of plants and
animals native to the United States and
its territories?
ANSWER 17
(question 8 in packet)
What U.S. law is designed to protect and
recover listed species of plants and
animals native to the United States and
its territories?
Endangered Species Act
QUESTION 18
(question 9 in packet)
What agency is responsible for enforcing
the Endangered Species Act?
ANSWER 18
(question 9 in packet)
What agency is responsible for enforcing
the Endangered Species Act?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
QUESTION 19
(question 12 in packet)
Name 1 characteristic of purple
loosestrife that allows it to be a
successful introduced species.
ANSWER 19
(question 12 in packet)
Name 1 characteristic of purple loosestrife that
allows it to be a successful introduced species.
Spreads aggressively
Reproduces quickly
Short juvenile period
Tolerates a wide range of habitats
Competes efficiently against other species,
Thrives in disturbed areas
No natural enemies
QUESTION 20
(question 11 in packet)
Name a synonym for introduced species.
ANSWER 20
(question 11 in packet)
Name a synonym for introduced species.
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non-native
non-indigenous
exotic
alien
invasive
QUESTION 21
(question 1 in packet)
Identify and describe 1 adaptation that
eagles possess that makes them good
predators.
ANSWER 21
(question 1 in packet)
Identify and describe 1 adaptation that
eagles possess that makes them good
predators.
Talons - to carry prey
Beak - to rip apart meat
Eyesight- to see during daylight hours
QUESTION 22
(question 3 in packet)
Name another characteristic of a deer,
besides jawbones, that would indicate
the health of a deer.
ANSWER 22
(question 3 in packet)
Name another characteristic of a deer,
besides jawbones, that would indicate
the health of a deer.
Weight, condition of fur, condition of
antlers, condition of hooves
QUESTION 23
(question 10 in packet)
Identify and describe 1 effort that can be
taken to protect endangered or
threatened species.
ANSWER 23
(question 10 in packet)
Identify and describe 1 effort that can be
taken to protect endangered or
threatened species.
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Preserving entire ecosystems—helps ensure all
the requirements of an organism are being met
Captive breeding- allows for successful
reproduction
Enforcing current laws and regulations
QUESTION 24
(question 13 in packet)
Identify bird A, B, C.
C
B
A
ANSWER 24
(question 13 in packet)
Bird A: Kingfisher
C
B
A
Bird B: Cardinal
Bird C: Dove
And the winner is…