1.) The hydra is an animal that lives in freshwater streams and ponds. It reproduces by producing eggs and also by budding, a fo
rm of asexual reproduction. What advantage does budding give hydra? A. Hydra can reproduce through meiosis.
B. Hydra can reproduce without the need for a mate.
C. Budding takes more time than sexual reproduction.
D. Budding increases genetic diversity among hydra.
2.) All of the following are protective adaptations except one. Which adaptation described below probably does not protect the plant from being eaten by herbivores?
A. leaves that are covered with tiny, sharp spines
B. leaves that have a very bitter taste
C. leaves that contain a chemical that is poisonous to animals
D. leaves that store large amounts of water
Odors that repel, spines, poisonous chemicals, and thorns are all considered __________.
A. adaptations that enhance survival
B. traits that oppose natural selection
C. characteristics associated only with fossils
D. only physical appearances
4.) Suppose a particular predator in an area eats rabbits. If hunters kill off all of those predators, the rabbit population will increase, resulting in more __________ among the rabbits for food and space.
A. competition
B. extinction
C. symbiosis
D. cooperation
