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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Geographical Distribution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems unlikely, but must be possible concerning the migration of fish?
(a) Southbound migration.
(b) Fresh to saltwater migration.
(c) Upstream migration.
(d) Accidental dispersal.

2. What do species survive to do?
(a) Eat.
(b) Increase the population.
(c) Survive.
(d) Migrate.

3. What is one variation found in birds that migrate?
(a) Location of migration.
(b) Duration of migration.
(c) Distance of migration.
(d) Timing of migration.

4. What does Darwin suggest about acquired traits in parents?
(a) They cannot be passed on.
(b) They cannot be selected for.
(c) They can be passed to offspring.
(d) They do not last a lifetime.

5. What is correlated with a difference in creatures that inhabit a region?
(a) Mating potential.
(b) The barriers of that region.
(c) Migration patterns.
(d) Food supply.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of relationship do organisms have with one another?

2. Why is instinct NOT well-defined?

3. What is one unique characteristic of the European cuckoo?

4. What insect does Darwin offer as an example of having a naturally selected trait that is NOT beneficial?

5. What can instinct be compared with?

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