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1.
Describe three abiotic (non-living) factors that influence the ecosystem of the
Ethiopian highlands.
a.
Altitude
b.
temperature fluctuations
c.
precipitation patterns.
2.
Describe one adaptation of the gelada baboon.
a.
Cheek pouches for storing food.
3.
Describe one adaptation of the Walia ibex.
a.
Hooves with gripping abilities for climbing steep cliffs.
4.
Identify* and explain the interaction between the gelada baboon and the Walia
ibex (
*mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, predator-prey, intraspecific
competition, or interspecific competition?
).
a.
Commensalism - Gelada baboons benefit from ibex dislodging food while
foraging, but the interaction does not affect the ibex significantly.
5.
Describe one adaptation of the Ethiopian wolves.
a.
Long legs for efficient running.
6.
Identify (see choices in #4) and explain the interaction between the Ethiopian
wolves and the gelada baboon.
a.
Predator-prey - Ethiopian wolves prey on gelada baboons.
7.
Describe three abiotic (non-living) factors that influence the ecosystem of Torres
del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.
a.
Temperature variation
b.
wind patterns
c.
precipitation levels
8. Describe one adaptation of the guanaco.
a.
Big eyes for better vision.
9.
Describe one adaptation of the puma (mountain lion).
a.
Powerful hind legs for jumping.
10. Identify (see choices in #4) and explain the interaction between the guanacos and
the pumas.
a.
Predator-prey - Pumas hunt guanacos for food.
11. Describe three abiotic (non-living) factors that influence the ecosystem of the
Rocky Mountains.
a.
Elevation
b.
temperature gradients
c.
soil composition
12. Describe one adaptation of the grizzly bear.
a.
Strong claws for digging.
13. Male grizzly bears will kill and eat another’s cubs if given the chance. Why would
they do this, besides as a source of food? Identify what type of interaction this is
(see choices in #4).
a.
It eliminates potential competition for resources and mates. It's an
example of intraspecific competition.
14. The grizzly bear and the black bear have a lot of similar adaptations and are
believed to have come from the same original ancestor. Is this an example of
divergent evolution, convergent evolution, or co-evolution?
a.
Divergent evolution - They evolved from a common ancestor but adapted
to different ecological callings.
15. How would you describe the relationship between grizzly bears and moths?
a.
Mutualism - Bears consume moths for nutrition, while moths benefit from
dispersal and potential pollination.
16. Describe three abiotic (non-living) factors that influence the ecosystem of Chitral
Gol National Park.
a.
Altitude
b.
Temperature
c.
precipitation
17. Describe one adaptation of the markhor.
a.
Spiral horns for defense.
18. Why do the male markhors fight with each other? What type of relationship
would this be (see #4)?
a.
They compete for access to females, it's an example of intraspecific
competition.
19. Describe one adaptation of the snow leopard.
a.
Thick fur for warmth.
20.Identify (see choices in #4) and describe the interaction between the snow
leopard and the markhor.
a.
Predator-prey - Snow leopards hunt markhors for food.
21. Describe one adaptation of the golden eagle.
a.
Sharp talons for catching prey.
22.Identify (see choices in #4) and describe the interaction between the golden
eagles and the wolves.
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