Evolution
What is natural selection
Survival of the fittest
A random change in the genetic code
Mutation
This biome has a moderate temperature with lots of precipitation and has relatively high biodiversity.
Temperate Rainforest
Species Richness and Species Evenness
How do you spell your AP Environmental Science teacher's FULL name?
Ramya Pokala
Provide an example of artificial selection
GMOs, selective breeding etc.
A flock of geese has white, brown, and black birds. The white and brown birds are taken on a boat to a new island. On the new island, only white and brown birds exist. What is this called?
Founder Effect
This biome has the highest biodiversity of all aquatic biomes.
Coral Reefs
How can you tell if a species is a species or just a different breed?
If they can mate with each other and produce viable offspring.
Who does Ms Pokala make fun of the most in your class?
(varies)
What are the three mechanisms of evolution?
Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Ramdom Processes
Island A is 400 square kilometers and is 15 miles from shore.
Island B is 300 square kilometers and 20 miles from shore.
Which has a higher biodiversity? Why?
Island A because it is closer and larger.
This is a freshwater biome characterized by fast-moving water, often with salmon and trout.
A) Lakes and Ponds
B) Streams and Rivers
C) Open Ocean
D) Salt Marshes
Streams and Rivers
Provide an example of a niche generalist
Humans, Dogs, Wolves, Coyotes, Cats
Who bullies Ms Pokala the most in your class?
(varies)
Provide an example of microevolution
(varies) Any evolution that does NOT give rise to a new species.
Hunters have killed white-fur seals at a higher rate compared to brown-fur seals. This led to a sharp decline in population. After hunting regulations were implemented, researchers noticed that only brown-fur seals were alive and reproducing. This an example of
Bottleneck Effect
This biome has moderate temperature but low precipitation. It can sustain some grazing animals.
Temperate grassland/Cold Desert
Provide an example of a niche specialist
Penguins, Polar bears, Reptiles
How many times has Ms Pokala been to the ER or urgent care in the last 6 weeks?
4
How does the domestication of plants and animals affect biodiversity?
It lowers biodiversity.
A highway is built through a national park. What is the effect on biodiversity? Why?
(Use terms like "edge species" and "interior species")
Decreased biodiversity due to an increase in edge species which are more threatened.
The majority of this freshwater biome's photosynthesis occurs in the littoral zone.
A) Lakes and Ponds
B) Streams and Rivers
C) Open Ocean
D) Salt Marshes
Lakes and Ponds
The process by which NH4 is created from decomposing organic material (animals and plants)
Ammonification/mineralization
What do you still need to bring to class tomorrow/Thursday that IS NOT something you normally use?
Pennies
How much disturbance is beneficial for biodiversity and evolution? (BONUS points for naming the idea of this concept as well)
Moderate amount (Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis)
When new species are created as a result of a physical barrier (ex: a river running through the forest)
Allopatric speciation
This is the aquatic biome with the highest biodiversity. It has been threatened with bleaching and ocean acidification.
A) Mangrove Swamps
B) Salt Marshes
C) Coral Reefs
D) Intertidal Zones
Coral Reefs
Explain the difference between a fundamental niche and a realized niche
Fundamental-- The theoretical conditions under which an organism can survive
Realized-- the actual conditions under which an organism can survive
How much sugar is in a Diet Dr Pepper?