Evolution
Speciation
Biomes
Biodiversity
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100

What is natural selection

Survival of the fittest

100

A random change in the genetic code

Mutation

100

This biome has a moderate temperature with lots of precipitation and has relatively high biodiversity. 

Temperate Rainforest

100
Name two ways we measure biodiversity.

Species Richness and Species Evenness

100

How do you spell your AP Environmental Science teacher's FULL name?

Ramya Pokala

200

Provide an example of artificial selection

GMOs, selective breeding etc. 

200

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

200

This biome has the highest biodiversity of all aquatic biomes. 

Coral Reefs

200

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.

200

Who does Ms Pokala make fun of the most in your class?

(varies)

300

What are the three mechanisms of evolution? 

Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Ramdom Processes

300

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. 

300

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

300

Provide an example of a niche generalist

Humans, Dogs, Wolves, Coyotes, Cats

300

Who bullies Ms Pokala the most in your class?

(varies)

400

Provide an example of microevolution

(varies) Any evolution that does NOT give rise to a new species. 

400

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

400

This biome has moderate temperature but low precipitation. It can sustain some grazing animals. 

Temperate grassland/Cold Desert

400

Provide an example of a niche specialist

Penguins, Polar bears, Reptiles

400

How many times has Ms Pokala been to the ER or urgent care in the last 6 weeks?

4

500

How does the domestication of plants and animals affect biodiversity? 

It lowers biodiversity. 

500

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. 

500

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

500

The process by which NH4 is created from decomposing organic material (animals and plants)

Ammonification/mineralization

500

What do you still need to bring to class tomorrow/Thursday that IS NOT something you normally use? 

Pennies

600

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)

600

When new species are created as a result of a physical barrier (ex: a river running through the forest)

Allopatric speciation

600

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

600

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

600

How much sugar is in a Diet Dr Pepper?

0, it's DIET