1. Which of the following species follows an r-selected reproductive strategy?
A. Honeybees
B. Lions
C. Oak trees
D. Penguins
E. Wolves
2. Nine grizzly bears are distributed over a geographic area consisting of six square kilometers. What is the population density in terms of grizzly bears per square kilometer?
A. 0.67
B. 1.5
C. 7.5
D. 9
E. 54
3. A dandelion population grows at a rate of 8 percent per year. How many years will it take for the population to double?
A. 6.25
B. 7.5
C. 8.75
D. 10
E. 11.25
4. A late-developing country transitioning into a developed country is concerned that its high birth rate is unsustainable. Which of the following strategies would likely be effective at decreasing the country's birth rate?
I. Improving the quality of prenatal and postnatal care
II. Increasing the number of college scholarships available to young women
III. Encouraging families to live in rural areas rather than move to overcrowded cities
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II only
E. I and III only
5. Which of the following is not generally a characteristic of urbanization?
A. Low population density
B. Increased noise pollution
C. Accompanying suburban sprawl
D. Smaller homes and fewer houses
E. Loss of biodiversity and habitats for non-humans
6. Which of the following best describes an advantage of light rail over buses?
A. Light rail has greater range.
B. Light rail services more people.
C. Light rail routes are more flexible.
D. Light rail is less expensive to build.
E. Light rail produces less air pollution.
7. Which of the following are likely to be features of a sustainably planned city?
I. High levels of funding for public transportation
II. Large-scale incineration of waste
III. Low-density development
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II only
E. II and III only
8. Which of the following is least likely to be an effect of noise pollution on humans?
A. Decreased productivity
B. Decreased reproduction rates
C. Increased adrenaline levels
D. Increased risk of stroke
E. Long-term hearing loss