Zoology (Miller), 9th Edition

Chapter 1: Zoology: An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective

Quiz


1.	To date, approximately this many animal species have been described.

		A)	100,000
		B)	1 million
		C)	10 million
		D)	100 million

2.	Ideas concerning the theory of organic evolution were published and supported with convincing evidence by Charles Darwin in

		A)	1602.
		B)	1750.
		C)	1859
		D)	1923.

3.	The one environmental problem that is the root of all other environmental problems is

		A)	pollution.
		B)	depletion of fossil fuels.
		C)	deforestation.
		D)	over population.

4.	The first part of the binomial name of an animal is the

		A)	species.
		B)	genus.
		C)	family.
		D)	order.

5.	The study of interactions between organisms and their environment is

		A)	cytology.
		B)	physiology.
		C)	ecology.
		D)	systematics.

6.	The study of birds is

		A)	ornithology.
		B)	mammalogy.
		C)	ichthyology.
		D)	herpetology.

7.	The study of tissues is

		A)	cytology.
		B)	embryology.
		C)	systematic.
		D)	histology.

8.	Evolutionary theory helps explain

		A)	the diversity of life.
		B)	the relationships within animal groups.
		C)	the behavior of animals.
		D)	All of the above are correct.

9.	The taxonomic level between phylum and order is

		A)	genus.
		B)	class.
		C)	domain.
		D)	family.

10.	Organic evolution is defined as change in the genetic makeup of populations of organisms over time.

		A)	True
		B)	False

11.	_______ is the study of animals.

		A)	Botany
		B)	Cytology
		C)	Histology
		D)	Zoology

12.	Which of the following is not considered a viable option to protect endangered species and habitats?

		A)	Establish a global system of national parks
		B)	Establish protected landscapes that provide controlled private activity while retaining value as wildlife habitat
		C)	Maintain zoos and botanical gardens to save species whose extinction is imminent
		D)	Release non-native species into habitats to increase the diversities of these habitats