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5,300
NDQ_012128
role of amphibians
how many frogs are harvested each year as food for people?
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a. about 1,000,000, b. about 100,000,000, c. about 1,000,000,000, d. about 1,000,000,000,000
a
5,301
NDQ_012129
role of amphibians
many proteins involved in development have been isolated from xenopus. what made this possible?
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Multiple Choice
a. Because the exact developmental stage after fertilization can be easily, b. Because not many proteins are involved in development in this species., c. Because the proteins from this frog are big and can be seen with a microscope., d. all of the above
a
5,302
NDQ_012140
safety in the life sciences
pathogens include disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,303
NDQ_012141
safety in the life sciences
professional scientists do not need to follow safety guidelines as carefully as others.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,304
NDQ_012145
safety in the life sciences
which of the following is not a safety guideline for the laboratory?
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Multiple Choice
a. Tie back short hair., b. Wear closed toe shoes., c. Use gloves when appropriate., d. Never eat or drink in the laboratory.
a
5,305
NDQ_012146
safety in the life sciences
which best describes a teratogen?
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Multiple Choice
a. Disease causing agent, such as a bacterium, virus, fungus, or protozoan., b. A chemical that can cause cancer., c. Any material that could carry disease., d. A chemical that can cause deformities in a developing embryo.
d
5,306
NDQ_012147
safety in the life sciences
while performing an experiment, if anything out of the ordinary occurs, the first thing you should do is
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Multiple Choice
a. to alert your teacher immediately., b. to clean with a dust pan and broom., c. to fill out an accident report., d. hide.
a
5,307
NDQ_012148
safety in the life sciences
which best describes a field scientist?
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Multiple Choice
a. A scientist who studies the ecology of grass fields., b. A scientist who studies protected wildlife or plant species., c. A scientist who studies the monarch butterfly., d. A scientist who works outdoors.
d
5,308
NDQ_012149
safety in the life sciences
before biologists can study protected animal species,
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Multiple Choice
a. they must observe the animals in their natural environment., b. they must apply for permission to do so., c. they must move to the area where the animals live., d. all of the above
b
5,309
NDQ_012150
salamanders
a salamander looks like it has the head of a frog with the body of a lizard.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,310
NDQ_012151
salamanders
many salamanders live in swamps, as there is plenty of plant life for them to eat.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,311
NDQ_012155
salamanders
salamander defenses include
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Multiple Choice
a. glands that give off a poisonous or bad-tasting liquid, b. brightly colored, poisonous skin, c. a frightening stance, d. all of the above
d
5,312
NDQ_012156
salamanders
salamanders can be found on all continents except
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Multiple Choice
a. Australia and Asia, b. Australia and Antarctica, c. Antarctica and Africa, d. Australia and Africa
b
5,313
NDQ_012157
salamanders
which characteristic is associated with sirens?
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Multiple Choice
a. develops four legs as an adult, b. spends most of each year living on land, c. long, strong and flat tail that helps during swimming, d. all of the above
c
5,314
NDQ_012158
salamanders
which describes salamanders that live in caves?
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Multiple Choice
a. have pale skin, b. have reduced eyes, c. able to live in complete darkness, d. all of the above
d
5,315
NDQ_012159
salamanders
what is unique about the ribbed newt?
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Multiple Choice
a. has poison glands throughout its skin, b. has claws and fangs for defense, c. has tremendous speed due to well-developed muscles, d. has needle-like rib tips that can pierce through its skin for defense
d
5,316
NDQ_012160
scientific investigation
the scientific method is the general process of a scientific investigation.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,317
NDQ_012161
scientific investigation
scientists always exactly follow all the steps in the scientific method.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,318
NDQ_012165
scientific investigation
what is the first step in the scientific method?
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Multiple Choice
a. Make observations., b. Communicate your results., c. Form a hypothesis., d. Analyze your results.
a
5,319
NDQ_012166
scientific investigation
what is the last step in the scientific method?
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Multiple Choice
a. Make observations., b. Communicate your results., c. Form a hypothesis., d. Analyze your results.
b
5,320
NDQ_012167
scientific investigation
which of the following is in the correct sequence?
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Multiple Choice
a. ask a question – form a hypothesis – draw conclusion – make observations, b. communicate results – make observations – form a hypothesis – draw conclusion, c. ask a question – form a hypothesis – test the hypothesis – draw conclusion, d. make observations – ask a question – draw conclusion - test the hypothesis
c
5,321
NDQ_012168
scientific investigation
which of the following is true concerning a hypothesis?
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Multiple Choice
a. It must be testable., b. It must be proven wrong., c. It must provide yes, no or inconclusive answers., d. all of the above
a
5,322
NDQ_012169
scientific investigation
how do scientists communicate their results?
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Multiple Choice
a. Scientists may talk to small groups of scientists and give talks at large scientific meetings., b. Scientists write articles for scientific journals., c. Scientists may communicate their findings to journalists., d. all of the above
d
5,323
NDQ_012170
scientific theories
a hypothesis is based on evidence collected through experiments.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,324
NDQ_012171
scientific theories
if only a little evidence disproves a scientific theory, the theory can still be accepted.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,325
NDQ_012175
scientific theories
to collect evidence to support a hypothesis,
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Multiple Choice
a. scientists develop a theory., b. scientists do experiments., c. scientist follow the scientific law., d. all of the above
b
5,326
NDQ_012176
scientific theories
which of the following is considered evidence?
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Multiple Choice
a. A direct, physical observation of something or a process over time., b. Something measurable., c. The data resulting from an experiment., d. all of the above
d
5,327
NDQ_012177
scientific theories
which of the following describes a scientific law?
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Multiple Choice
a. A scientific law explains an aspect of the natural world based on repeated observations., b. A scientific law describes what always happens under certain conditions in, c. A scientific law is a proposed explanation for something that is testable., d. A scientific law explains what usually happens in nature.
b
5,328
NDQ_012178
scientific theories
which of the following is true concerning scientific theories?
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Multiple Choice
a. Scientific theories produce information that helps us understand our world., b. Scientific theories are tested and confirmed by many different people., c. Scientific theories have lots of evidence in support of the theory., d. All of the above are true concerning scientific theories.
d
5,329
NDQ_012179
scientific theories
when can a scientific theory be changed?
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Multiple Choice
a. When new evidence is found., b. When a new scientific law is made., c. When the hypothesis changes., d. all of the above
a
5,330
NDQ_012180
scientific ways of thinking
the key to being a great scientist is to ask questions.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,331
NDQ_012181
scientific ways of thinking
good scientists are skeptical. they question the answers to their questions.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,332
NDQ_012185
scientific ways of thinking
which of the following could be a scientific question?
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Multiple Choice
a. Why does Joey like pizza?, b. What differs between the two environments where the lions live?, c. Williams a boring teacher?, d. All of the above could be scientific questions.
b
5,333
NDQ_012186
scientific ways of thinking
which of the following is a detailed observation?
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Multiple Choice
a. The chimps on one side of the jungle are dying, while chimps on the other side of the jungle are healthy., b. While all chimps on the north side of the jungle are healthy, four female and five male, c. Young chimps on the south side die due to a lack of nutrients in their diet., d. All of the above are detailed observations.
b
5,334
NDQ_012187
scientific ways of thinking
which of the following statements is true?
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Multiple Choice
a. A scientific experiment provides a conclusion to a question., b. Detailed observations result in scientific conclusions., c. A scientific hypothesis is based on scientific experiments., d. A scientific hypothesis is based on detailed observations.
d
5,335
NDQ_012188
scientific ways of thinking
how do scientists find answers?
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Multiple Choice
a. Scientists find answers using experiments., b. Scientists find answers by making careful observations., c. Scientists find answers by drawing conclusions., d. Scientists find answers by asking appropriate questions.
a
5,336
NDQ_012189
scientific ways of thinking
what is a conclusion?
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Multiple Choice
a. A test to obtain new data., b. The reason that an experiment is done., c. The meaning of the outcome of an experiment based on the evidence., d. A proposed explanation for something that is testable.
c
5,337
NDQ_012190
seasonal changes in plants
plants can readily tell what month it is.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,338
NDQ_012191
seasonal changes in plants
plants can readily tell the length of darkness each 24 hour period.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,339
NDQ_012195
seasonal changes in plants
in california, a certain long day plant has a photoperiod of 14 hours. when is this plant most likely to bloom?
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Multiple Choice
a. February, b. April, c. July, d. September
c
5,340
NDQ_012196
seasonal changes in plants
which of the following are short-day plants?
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Multiple Choice
a. cotton, rice and lettace, b. cotton, rice and sugar cane, c. lettuce, wheat and turnips, d. cotton, lettuce and wheat
b
5,341
NDQ_012197
seasonal changes in plants
how do plants determine the time of year?
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Multiple Choice
a. By the change in temperature, b. By the length of daylight and darkness., c. By the amount of rain., d. By both the temperature changes and length of daylight.
b
5,342
NDQ_012198
seasonal changes in plants
more flowers bloom during the spring and summer than other months. this means that
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Multiple Choice
a. there are more long-day plants than short–day plants., b. there are more short-day plants than long-day plants., c. plants like the warm temperatures., d. both (a
a
5,343
NDQ_012199
seasonal changes in plants
why do leaves change color in the fall?
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Multiple Choice
a. It is a response to additional precipitation., b. It is a response to the decrease in temperature., c. It is a response to a shortened length of day., d. all of the above
c
5,344
NDQ_012200
seeds and seed dispersal
seeds allow a plant embryo to survive harsh conditions.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,345
NDQ_012201
seeds and seed dispersal
some seeds can stay in a resting state for hundreds of years.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,346
NDQ_012205
seeds and seed dispersal
which of the following is a characteristic of a seed?
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Multiple Choice
a. Some seeds have features that allow them to be carried long distances by wind., b. Some seeds are embedded in fleshy fruits so they are eaten by animals., c. Some seeds have adaptations so that they will be carried on the fur of an animal., d. All of the above are characteristics of seeds.
d
5,347
NDQ_012206
seeds and seed dispersal
how are the fruits of a maple tree dispersed?
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Multiple Choice
a. Animals are attracted to the maple syrup taste, and disperse the seeds., b. Maple trees have specialized fruits with wing-like parts that help seed, c. The maple leaves are dispersed by the wind as they fall off the tree., d. Maple trees do not have fruits.
b
5,348
NDQ_012207
seeds and seed dispersal
how are the seeds of pine trees dispersed?
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Multiple Choice
a. Pine trees have pine fruits that stick to animals fur and are dispersed., b. Pine trees have pine cones that animals eat and disperse., c. Pine trees have tiny seeds with wings that are dispersed by wind., d. Pine trees do not have seeds.
c
5,349
NDQ_012208
seeds and seed dispersal
how are the seeds of an apple tree dispersed?
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Multiple Choice
a. Apple seeds stick to an animal’s fur, dispersing the seeds as the animal moves., b. Apples are eaten by animals, dispersing the seeds in the animal’s feces., c. Apples are carried by the wind, dispersing the seeds., d. All of the above.
b
5,350
NDQ_012209
seeds and seed dispersal
how are non-fleshy fruits dispersed?
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Multiple Choice
a. Non-fleshy fruits stick to an animal’s fur, dispersing the seeds as the animal, b. Non-fleshy fruits are eaten by animals, dispersing the seeds in the animal’s feces., c. Non-fleshy fruits are carried by the wind, dispersing the seeds., d. All of the above.
a
5,351
NDQ_012269
social behavior of animals
an ant colony may have over a billion ants.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,352
NDQ_012270
social behavior of animals
male lions of a pride work together to hunt.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,353
NDQ_012274
social behavior of animals
the role of the male drones is to
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Multiple Choice
a. find food., b. defend the colony against predators., c. mate with the queen., d. All of the above are roles of male ants and bees.
c
5,354
NDQ_012275
social behavior of animals
which of the following are social animals?
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Multiple Choice
a. reptiles, b. birds, c. many mollusks, d. All of the above are social animals.
b
5,355
NDQ_012276
social behavior of animals
which of the following is the job of worker ants?
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Multiple Choice
a. to care for the young, b. to build and repair the colony’s nest, c. to find food, d. All of the above are jobs of worker ants.
d
5,356
NDQ_012277
social behavior of animals
which of the following statements is true?
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Multiple Choice
a. Young female meerkats search for food., b. Social animals includes lions, crows and wolves., c. Female lions work together to care for their young., d. All of the above are true.
b
5,357
NDQ_012278
social behavior of animals
which of the following statements is true?
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Multiple Choice
a. Worker ants defend the colony against predators., b. Young worker bees, having the most energy, leave the colony to fing food., c. Most bees are drones that mate with the queen., d. All of the ants in the colony work together as a single unit.
d
5,358
NDQ_012299
structural evidence for evolution
you ancient ancestors had tails.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,359
NDQ_012300
structural evidence for evolution
humans evolved from chimpanzees.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,360
NDQ_012304
structural evidence for evolution
which of the following are vestigial structures?
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Multiple Choice
a. the pelvic bones of a whale, b. the eyes of cavefish, c. the wings of ostriches and emus, d. All of the above are vestigial structures.
d
5,361
NDQ_012305
structural evidence for evolution
bats, lions and whales are all mammals. homologous structures have a common function and suggest common ancestry. which of the following pairs of structures are homologous structures?
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Multiple Choice
a. bat wings and whale flippers, b. bat wings and lion legs, c. lion legs and whale flippers, d. All of the above are homologous structures.
d
5,362
NDQ_012306
structural evidence for evolution
the presence of pelvic bones in a whale suggests that
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Multiple Choice
a. whales once had legs., b. whales are descended from other sea life that used legs to swim., c. whales are descended from land-dwelling ancestors that had legs., d. whales once lived on land.
c
5,363
NDQ_012307
structural evidence for evolution
the presence of gill slits in a human embryo suggests that
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Multiple Choice
a. humans and fish shared a common ancestor., b. humans once lived in the sea., c. humans once used gills to breath., d. all of the above
a
5,364
NDQ_012308
structural evidence for evolution
which best describes a vestigial structure?
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Multiple Choice
a. A structure that has developed a different use through evolution., b. A structure that has lost its use through evolution., c. A structure that is no longer necessary., d. A structure that did not develop properly.
b
5,365
NDQ_012309
succession
primary succession always starts with a pioneer species, which is usually a type of small insect.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,366
NDQ_012310
succession
secondary succession usually begins with small grasses.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,367
NDQ_012314
succession
what is the end result of ecological succession?
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Multiple Choice
a. a secondary forest, b. a secondary community, c. a climax community, d. a climax ecosystem
c
5,368
NDQ_012315
succession
what do lichens help create?
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Multiple Choice
a. rock, b. soil, c. fungi, d. plants
b
5,369
NDQ_012316
succession
after a forest fire,
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Multiple Choice
a. secondary succession occurs., b. fertilizer needs to be applied to the land., c. seeds need to be replanted., d. all of the above
a
5,370
NDQ_012317
succession
which would represent primary succession?
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Multiple Choice
a. rock ® lichen ® moss ® grass ® trees ® shrub, b. rock ® moss ® lichen ® grass ® shrub ® trees, c. rock ® lichen ® moss ® shrub ® grass ® trees, d. rock ® lichen ® moss ® grass ® shrub ® trees
d
5,371
NDQ_012318
succession
what event can initiate secondary succession?
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Multiple Choice
a. a forest fire, b. an abandoned field, c. a flood, d. all of the above
d
5,372
NDQ_012319
symbiosis
the worst symbiotic relationship is one in which neither organism benefits.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,373
NDQ_012320
symbiosis
parasites usually kill their host.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
5,374
NDQ_012324
symbiosis
what type of relationship involves an organism using another for transportation or housing?
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Multiple Choice
a. mutualism, b. commensalism, c. parasitism, d. all of the above
b
5,375
NDQ_012325
symbiosis
what type of relationship exists between the ostrich and the zebra?
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Multiple Choice
a. mutualism, b. commensalism, c. parasitism, d. predator-prey relationship
a
5,376
NDQ_012326
symbiosis
what type of relationship exists between hookworms and humans?
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Multiple Choice
a. mutualism, b. commensalism, c. parasitism, d. predator-prey
c
5,377
NDQ_012327
symbiosis
what type of relationship exists between tigers and golden jackals?
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Multiple Choice
a. mutualism, b. commensalism, c. parasitism, d. predator-prey relationship
b
5,378
NDQ_012328
symbiosis
what is the type of symbiotic relationship where only one species benefits?
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Multiple Choice
a. mutualism, b. commensalism, c. parasitism, d. predator-prey relationship
b
5,379
NDQ_012329
symbiotic relationships of fungi
many plants need fungi to live.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,380
NDQ_012330
symbiotic relationships of fungi
both organisms benefit in a mutualistic relationship.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,381
NDQ_012334
symbiotic relationships of fungi
how do fungi help ants and termites?
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Multiple Choice
a. Fungi help ants and termites digest wood or leaves., b. Fungi provide ants and termites with food,, c. Fungi decompose ants and termites., d. all of the above
a
5,382
NDQ_012335
symbiotic relationships of fungi
fungi cause what human diseases?
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Multiple Choice
a. Dutch Elm disease and ringworm, b. athlete’s foot and worms, c. ringworm and athlete’s foot, d. poison oak sink rash and ringworm
c
5,383
NDQ_012336
symbiotic relationships of fungi
fungi forms symbiotic relationships with
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Multiple Choice
a. plants and algae., b. insects., c. humans., d. all of the above
d
5,384
NDQ_012337
symbiotic relationships of fungi
which of the following statements is true?
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Multiple Choice
a. Dutch elm disease is a serious issue in the world today., b. Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungal parasite., c. Dutch elm fungus was carried to the trees by mosquitoes., d. all of the above are true
b
5,385
NDQ_012338
symbiotic relationships of fungi
primary succession is the new growth of life in areas where life has never been. this is usually on new land where soil may be lacking. in a rock-based environment without soil, what type of fungi is probably one of the earliest forms of life?
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Multiple Choice
a. mushrooms, b. lichen, c. mycorrhizae, d. molds
b
5,386
NDQ_012349
terrestrial biomes
latitude, humidity, and elevation affect the type of terrestrial biome.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,387
NDQ_012350
terrestrial biomes
the humidity of a desert is most likely described as arid.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,388
NDQ_012354
terrestrial biomes
what is the coldest of all biomes?
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Multiple Choice
a. the grassland, b. the desert, c. the tundra, d. the forest
c
5,389
NDQ_012355
terrestrial biomes
tropical, temperate, and taiga refer to what type of biomes?
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Multiple Choice
a. grasslands, b. deserts, c. the tundra, d. forests
d
5,390
NDQ_012356
terrestrial biomes
which of the following describes the tundra?
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Multiple Choice
a. characterized by frost-molded landscapes, b. characterized by short growing seasons, c. characterized by little precipitation, d. all of the above
d
5,391
NDQ_012357
terrestrial biomes
deserts cover about __________ of the earths surface and occur where rainfall is less than __________ each year.
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Multiple Choice
a. 1/10, 20 cm, b. 1/5, 100 cm, c. 1/5, 50 cm, d. 1/10, 100 cm
c
5,392
NDQ_012358
terrestrial biomes
moving from the poles to the equator, you will find, in order,
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Multiple Choice
a. arctic, temperate, boreal, subtropical, and tropical biomes., b. arctic, boreal, temperate, subtropical, and tropical biomes., c. arctic, temperate, subtropical, tropical and boreal biomes., d. boreal, arctic, temperate, subtropical, and tropical biomes.
b
5,393
NDQ_012359
the biosphere
earth maintains homeostasis.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,394
NDQ_012360
the biosphere
bacteria, protists, and fungi are found in each part of the biosphere.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
5,395
NDQ_012364
the biosphere
what is the layer of gas that surrounds the planet?
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Multiple Choice
a. the lithosphere, b. the atmosphere, c. the hydrosphere, d. the biosphere
b
5,396
NDQ_012365
the biosphere
what can be found on, under, and over the surface of earth?
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Multiple Choice
a. the lithosphere, b. the atmosphere, c. the hydrosphere, d. the biosphere
c
5,397
NDQ_012366
the biosphere
what ranges from 11,000 meters below sea level to 15,000 meters above sea level?
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Multiple Choice
a. the lithosphere, b. the atmosphere, c. the hydrosphere, d. the biosphere
d
5,398
NDQ_012367
the biosphere
land is part of what component of the biosphere?
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Multiple Choice
a. the lithosphere, b. the atmosphere, c. the hydrosphere, d. the biosphere
a
5,399
NDQ_012368
the biosphere
what ecosystems are scientists studying at biosphere 2?
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Multiple Choice
a. a coral reef and a mangrove wetland, b. a savannah grassland and a tropical rainforest, c. a fog desert, d. all of the above
d