Topic 2 Quiz_ Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A

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2023/9/16 16:27 Topic 2 Quiz: Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A https://canvas.illinois.edu/courses/37942/quizzes/283771 1/13 Topic 2 Quiz Due Sep 17 at 11:59pm Points 14 Questions 28 Available Aug 28 at 12am - Sep 22 at 11:59pm Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 5 minutes 14 out of 14 Correct answers will be available on Sep 23 at 8am. Score for this quiz: 14 out of 14 Submitted Sep 16 at 4:25pm This attempt took 5 minutes. Topic 2 Quiz (9 points from lectures; 5 extra credit points from the scientific spotlight) covers synchronous and asynchronous lessons from Module 2. The quiz is due at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 17. Attempts: You are allowed 1 attempt on the quiz. Time limit: There is 60 minute time limit. You can reasonably expect to spend 20-30 minutes to complete this quiz. Late quizzes are only accepted for a period of five days following the quiz due date, and the late penalty (10% per day) will apply. Quiz answers will provided 6 days after the respective due date. 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 1 The term extirpation (Biodiversity lesson) Has the same meaning as extinction Refers to the complete loss of a species after the last individual dies
2023/9/16 16:27 Topic 2 Quiz: Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A https://canvas.illinois.edu/courses/37942/quizzes/283771 2/13 Refers to the loss of a species in a certain geographic area Refers to the practice of trying to reintroduce a species to its native habitat 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 2 An anthropocentric utilitarian viewpoint is one in which something is valued because of its benefits to humans. (Biodiversity lesson) True False 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 3 Which of the following is among the areas of the world with some of the highest amount of vertebrate biodiversity? (Biodiversity lesson) Northern portion of Africa Far southern portion of South America Southeast Asia Western Australia 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 4
2023/9/16 16:27 Topic 2 Quiz: Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A https://canvas.illinois.edu/courses/37942/quizzes/283771 3/13 Around the world, major threats to biodiversity include: (Biodiversity lesson) Habitat loss and degradation Overexploitation and invasive species Pollution, disease, and climate change All of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 5 How might climate change threaten biodiversity? (Biodiversity lesson) Can favor survival of invasive species Cam contribute to the spread of disease Both A and B None of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 6 Match the type of surrogate species with the definition. (Bears lesson) Flagship species Charismatic, evokes e Indicator species Status is indicative of
2023/9/16 16:27 Topic 2 Quiz: Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A https://canvas.illinois.edu/courses/37942/quizzes/283771 4/13 Umbrella species Well known, large hom 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 7 Which of the following bears is the smallest of the eight bear species? (Bears lesson) Sun bear Spectacled bear American black bear Sloth bear 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 8 Which of the following is NOT considered a “bear of the south”? (Bears lesson) Giant panda Brown bear Sloth bear Sun bear 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 9
2023/9/16 16:27 Topic 2 Quiz: Fall 2023-ANSC 205-World Animal Resources-Section A https://canvas.illinois.edu/courses/37942/quizzes/283771 5/13 Which of the following species of bear is the most numerous? (Bears lesson) Polar bear American black bear Brown bear Asian black bear 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 10 The outcome of embryonic diapause is (Bears lesson) Division of the embryo to ensure multiple cubs are born Separation of the time between matings to provide time for denning Delayed mating before to ensure fertilization happens at the right time Delayed implantation of fertile embryos to make sure cubs are born at an advantageous time 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 11 The primary difference between hunting and poaching is that hunting (Hunting and Poaching lesson) Involves killing an animal
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