LESSON 8
Reproductive Strategies Unit Test
The following questions are found in the Unit Test for Lesson 8: Reproductive Strategies. The answers may vary depending on the individual's knowledge and understanding of the topic.
1. What is reproductive success?
A. The number of offspring produced
B. The age at which an organism reproduces
C. The number of mating partners an organism has
D. The survival rate of offspring
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of mating system?
A. Monogamy
B. Polygamy
C. Promiscuity
D. Hermaphroditism
3. What is sexual dimorphism?
A. The ability to change sex during reproductive cycles
B. The difference in size or appearance between males and females of a species
C. The act of mating with multiple partners
D. The number of reproductive organs in a species
4. Which of the following is an example of external fertilization?
A. A dog giving birth to puppies
B. A bird laying eggs
C. A snake giving live birth
D. A fish releasing eggs and sperm into the water
5. What is the purpose of courtship behavior?
A. To establish dominance within a species
B. To find food for potential offspring
C. To attract a mate and ensure successful reproduction
D. To intimidate rivals and scare away competitors
6. What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
A. It requires the time and energy to find a mate
B. It results in a low number of offspring
C. It leads to a lack of genetic diversity
D. It increases the risk of predation
7. Which of the following is NOT a method of asexual reproduction?
A. Binary fission
B. Budding
C. Fragmentation
D. Sexual reproduction
8. Which of the following is an example of parental care in animals?
A. A bird building a nest for its eggs
B. A plant releasing seeds into the wind
C. A fish laying thousands of eggs
D. A reptile burying its eggs in the sand
9. What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction?
A. It allows for faster reproduction
B. It increases genetic diversity
C. It requires less energy and resources
D. It reduces the risk of disease and predation
10. Why is it important for organisms to have different reproductive strategies?
A. It allows for more opportunities for reproduction
B. It increases competition within a species
C. It ensures the survival of the fittest
D. It prevents the spread of genetic disorders