WILDLIFE & POPULATIONS REVIEW Correct your study guide as you answer the following review questions.

TRASHKETBALL Wildlife & Populations Unit

THE RULES Teams will be split into groups of 4 Each member of the team will be assigned a letter (A, B, C, D). 1) A question will be posed. 2) All team members answer question independently. 3) A random letter will be drawn and that student must immediately submit their answer. 4) If student answers correctly, they earn the opportunity to SHOOT

Point Break Down 1 point for answering the question correctly 1 extra point for making a short shot 2 extra points for making a medium shot 3 extra points for making a long shot

Question 1 Name the two population determiners that increase population growth

Answer 1 Natality Immigration

Question 2 Define limiting factor.

Answer 2 A factor that slows the growth of a population.

Question 3 Name 2 density-dependent limiting factors.

Answer 3 Food supply, space, habitat, water, predators, disease

Question 4 Name two density-independent limiting factors.

Answer 4 Drought, weather, natural disaster, etc

QUESTION 5 (question 7 in packet) NAME THE FIVE MAJOR CAUSES OF ENDANGERMENT.

QUESTION 5 (question 7 in packet) Introduced Species Pollution Poor Genetics Overhunting Habitat Loss =

Question 6 Define semelparity.

Answer 6 Organism reproduces once in its lifetime and then dies.

Question 7 Describe 2 advantages of semelparity.

Answer 7 Parents and offspring do not compete for resources. Organism is able to focus all of its energy into one life stage at a time.

QUESTION 8 (#17 in packet) What historical human population factor is being illustrated in this graph? Use of Soap Improved Sanitation Modern Medicine & Antibiotics

ANSWER 8 (#17 in packet) What historical human population factor is being illustrated in this graph? Advancements in health and medicine Use of Soap Improved Sanitation Modern Medicine & Antibiotics

QUESTION 9 (question 18 in packet) Identify the historical event on the graph at A, B, and C. C A B Old Stone AgeNew Stone AgeBronze AgeIron AgeMiddle AgesModern Times

ANSWER 9 (question 18 in packet) A: Agricultural Revolution B: Black Plague C: Industrial Revolution C A B Old Stone AgeNew Stone AgeBronze AgeIron AgeMiddle AgesModern Times

QUESTION 10 (question 2 in packet) What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate that the deer is a fawn? What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate that the deer is a yearling? What on a deer’s jawbone would indicate that the deer is a adult?

ANSWER 10 (question 2 in packet) Fawn Fewer than 6 teeth; Tricuspids Yearling: 6 teeth (not fully erupted); Tricuspid 3 rd tooth Adult: 6 teeth; Bicuspid; Dentine line showing

QUESTION 11 (question 4 in packet) Classify the Delmarva Fox Squirrel population as endangered, staying constant, or increasing.

ANSWER 11 (question 4 in packet) Classify the Delmarva Fox Squirrel population as endangered, staying constant, or increasing. Endangered – Delmarva Fox Squirrels now reside in 10% of their original range

QUESTION 12 (question 4 in packet) Classify the Wild Turkey population as endangered, staying constant, or increasing.

ANSWER 12 (question 4 in packet) Classify the Wild Turkey population as endangered, staying constant, or increasing. Populations have increased enough that the wild turkey population can be hunted.

QUESTION 13 (question 6 in packet) Make a T-chart for reasons FOR and AGAINST hunting in Western MD

ANSWER 13 (question 6 in packet) Against Hunting Their population is still small Black bears are not aggressive For Hunting Bears are a nuisance Money for hunting licenses

QUESTION 14 Identify the population determiner

ANSWER 14 Identify the population determiner Mortality Natality Emigration Immigration

QUESTION 15 (question 13 in packet) Identify bird A, B, C.

ANSWER 15 (packet 13 in packet) Bird A: Kingfisher Bird B: Cardinal Bird C: Dove

QUESTION 16 What kind of growth pattern is evident at Arrow I? Arrow II? Number of Willow Trees vs. Time in Years I II I

ANSWER 16 What kind of growth pattern is evident at Arrow I?- Exponential Arrow II?- Carrying Capacity Number of Willow Trees vs. Time in Years I II I

QUESTION 17 (question 8 in packet) What U.S. law is designed to protect and recover listed species of plants and animals native to the United States and its territories?

ANSWER 17 (question 8 in packet) What U.S. law is designed to protect and recover listed species of plants and animals native to the United States and its territories? Endangered Species Act

QUESTION 18 (question 9 in packet) What agency is responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act?

ANSWER 18 (question 9 in packet) What agency is responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act? U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

QUESTION 19 (question 12 in packet) Name 1 characteristic of purple loosestrife that allows it to be a successful introduced species.

ANSWER 19 (question 12 in packet) Name 1 characteristic of purple loosestrife that allows it to be a successful introduced species. Spreads aggressively Reproduces quickly Short juvenile period Tolerates a wide range of habitats Competes efficiently against other species, Thrives in disturbed areas No natural enemies

QUESTION 20 (question 11 in packet) Name a synonym for introduced species.

ANSWER 20 (question 11 in packet) Name a synonym for introduced species. – non-native –non-indigenous –exotic –alien –invasive

QUESTION 21 (question 1 in packet) Identify and describe 1 adaptation that eagles possess that makes them good predators.

ANSWER 21 (question 1 in packet) Identify and describe 1 adaptation that eagles possess that makes them good predators. Talons - to carry prey Beak - to rip apart meat Eyesight- to see during daylight hours

QUESTION 22 (question 3 in packet) Name another characteristic of a deer, besides jawbones, that would indicate the health of a deer.

ANSWER 22 (question 3 in packet) Name another characteristic of a deer, besides jawbones, that would indicate the health of a deer. Weight, condition of fur, condition of antlers, condition of hooves

QUESTION 23 (question 10 in packet) Identify and describe 1 effort that can be taken to protect endangered or threatened species.

ANSWER 23 (question 10 in packet) Identify and describe 1 effort that can be taken to protect endangered or threatened species. –Preserving entire ecosystems—helps ensure all the requirements of an organism are being met –Captive breeding- allows for successful reproduction –Enforcing current laws and regulations

QUESTION 24 (question 13 in packet) Identify bird A, B, C.

ANSWER 24 (question 13 in packet) Bird A: Kingfisher Bird B: Cardinal Bird C: Dove

And the winner is…