Topic 2 Quiz Guide for ANSC 205: World Animal Resources

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

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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 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

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 6/13 Only occurs in small parts of the world Is legal All of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 12 Hunting regulations are standardized across all continents. (Hunting and Poaching lesson) True False 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 13 One of the unique aspects of the FAO initiative to curb unsustainable wildlife hunting is that it pairs: (Hunting and Poaching lesson) Conservation and law enforcement Unsustainable hunting and education efforts Conservation and food security European and Asian countries 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 14

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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 7/13 Pheasants are raised and released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for hunting in Illinois because: (Hunting and Poaching Lesson) There are no pheasants native to Illinois Wild pheasant populations are not sufficient to meet the hunting demand They are an endangered species All of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 15 The gentle release practice, mentioned in the pheasant hunting section of the lesson, is done to: (Hunting and Poaching Lesson) Disorient the birds so they do not fly back to the wildlife propagation center Make the birds dizzy so the hunters can shoot them on the ground Disorient the birds so they do not immediately fly onto a neighboring property Make the bird feel better about being released into the wild 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 16 A keystone species is one on which other species are dependent, and one whose absence impacts the ecosystem. (Keystone Species mini-lesson)

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 8/13 True False 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 17 In the video about wolves, the most direct impact wolves had was on (Keystone Species Mini-lesson) Deer Rabbits Birds People 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 18 In the video about beavers, the _____ in biodiversity occurred in part because _____: (Keystone Species mini-lesson) decrease; beavers chased off other animals that were previously living in the ecosystem. decrease; the beavers created a dry-land area downstream from the beaver dam, resulting in fewer species living in the area. increase; more beavers were living in the area.

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 9/13 increase; the beavers created an ecosystem that was more diverse, including areas with still water (ponds), and areas with a changed distribution of tree species, bushes, and saplings. 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 19 Which of the following makes chickens a good model for studying human ovarian cancer? (Sci. spotlight) The chicken is the only animal that develops ovarian cancer homologous to that in humans Chickens and women are both incessant ovulators The chicken displays the identical histopathology of the four types of ovarian cancer All of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 20 The reproductive physiology of chickens supports epidemiological evidence suggesting that ovulation rate is highly correlated with risk of ovarian cancer in women. (Sci. spotlight) True False

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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 10/13 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 21 Bears are able to adapt to long period of starvation and alter their metabolism so they can recycle _____, which is a product of protein breakdown. (Sci. spotlight) Urea Protease RNA FSHR 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 22 In male black bears and polar bears, reproduction is driven by: (Sci. spotlight) Photoperiod Availability of food Being in an active state All of the above 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 23 According to evidence, including research by Dr. Roca, the African forest and savanna elephants are actually the same species. (Sci. spotlight)

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 11/13 True False 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 24 Hopefully, a practical outcome of Dr. Roca’s research will be an increased conservation focus on: (Sci. spotlight) African forest elephants Asian elephants Woolly mammoths P. antiquus 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 25 The ancient species of elephant Palaeoloxodon (Sci. spotlight) Was much larger than today’s elephants Was much smaller than today’s elephants Is more closely related to Asian elephants than any other living elephant, according to Dr. Roca’s research Lived about 5,000 years ago and roamed across North America before going extinct

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 12/13 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 26 According to Dr. Roca’s work, the elephant tusks found in the 16th century shipwreck all originated from African savannah elephants in Eastern Africa. (Sci. spotlight) True False The tusks from the shipwreck actually originated from forest elephants in West Africa. 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 27 One of the species mentioned in the article about Harriet Hemenway that was particularly targeted for the harvesting of bird feathers is the: (Sci. spotlight) Egret Bald eagle Giant jungle fowl Bird of paradise 0.5 / 0.5 pts Question 28

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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 13/13 Eventually, Harriet Hemenway’s efforts helped lead to which of the following? (Sci. spotlight) Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 The formation of federal bird reservations by Theodore Roosevelt An effective end to the plume trade by the end of World War I All of the above Quiz Score: 14 out of 14

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