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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    A scientist is studying a biome that experiences large seasonal fluctuations in both temperature and precipitation patterns.

    Which of the following would best characterize the organisms that inhabit the biome?

    Habitat specialists would be most abundant, because they have broad niches.

    Generalists would be most abundant, because the resources available would be constantly changing.

    Generalists that feed only on animals would be more abundant in the summer months, while generalists that feed only on plants would be more abundant in the winter months.

    Specialists that live in trees would be more abundant in the summer months, whereas specialists that live in caves would be more abundant in the winter months.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    Which of the following best describes a difference between generalist species and specialist species?

    Generalists use a large range of resources, while specialists have a limited range of resources they use to survive.

    Generalists can thrive in a narrow range of environmental conditions, while specialists thrive in a variety of environmental conditions.

    Generalists are often herbivores, while specialists are often omnivores.

    Generalists are more prone to extinction than specialists are.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    A variety of plants and animals inhabit a forest ecosystem. Which statement correctly explains why certain organisms would be more likely to survive than others if a forest fire burned the area?

    Specialist species are more likely to survive because they can thrive in a narrow range of environmental conditions and they have a limited diet.

    Specialist species are more likely to survive because they can thrive in a large range of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources.

    Generalist species are more likely to survive because they can thrive in a narrow range of environmental conditions and they have a limited diet.

    Generalist species are more likely to survive because they can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources.

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