Chapter 01
Zoology: An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective

Multiple Choice Questions
 
1. The study of the structure and function of cells is 
A. anatomy.
B. ecology.
C. physiology.
D. cytology.
E. embryology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
2. Ecology is the study of 
A. taxonomic relationships.
B. fossil organisms.
C. the development of organisms.
D. the worldwide distribution of organisms.
E. the interaction of organisms with each other and their environment.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how the failure to understand ecological relationships among animals and their environment has resulted in detrimental consequences.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Zoology--An Ecological Perspective

 
3. The study of the mechanisms of transmission of traits from parents to offspring is 
A. genetics.
B. histology.
C. cytology.
D. embryology.
E. physiology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
4. This group of diverse fish has been greatly impacted in Lake Victoria because of the introduction of giant Nile perch in the 1950s. 
A. cod
B. carp
C. trout
D. cichlids
E. lampreys

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how the failure to understand ecological relationships among animals and their environment has resulted in detrimental consequences.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Zoology--An Ecological Perspective
 
5.  What is the correct way to write the scientific name of man?  
A.  HOMO sapiens 
B.  Homo sapiens 
C.  Homo Sapiens 
D.  HOMO SAPIENS 
E.  homo sapiens 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how our taxonomic system is hierarchical.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective

 
6. The study of fishes is known as 
A. mammalogy.
B. ornithology.
C. ichthyology.
D. herpetology.
E. entomology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
7. The study of insects is known as 
A. mammalogy.
B. herpetology.
C. ornithology.
D. entomology.
E. ichthyology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
8. The study of amphibians and reptiles is known as 
A. ornithology.
B. protozoology.
C. entomology.
D. mammalogy.
E. herpetology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)

 
9. The study of birds is known as 
A. ornithology.
B. herpetology.
C. mammalogy.
D. ichthyology.
E. entomology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
10. The study of the function of organisms and their component parts is called 
A. homology.
B. anatomy.
C. endocrinology.
D. systematics.
E. physiology.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)
 
11.  The man who originated the system of binomial nomenclature was  
A.  Robert Hooke. 
B.  Antone van Leeuwenhoek. 
C.  Carl von Linnè. 
D.  Charles Darwin. 
E.  William Harvey. 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how our taxonomic system is hierarchical.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective

 
12. Binomial nomenclature uses a two-part unique name assigned to identify each kind of organism. The two parts of the name are the __________ names. 
A. family and phylum
B. genus and family
C. species and class
D. genus and species
E. family and species

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how our taxonomic system is hierarchical.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective
 
13. Charles Darwin published convincing evidence of evolution in 
A. 1524.
B. 1703.
C. 1859.
D. 1921.
E. 1963.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Formulate a hypothesis regarding the evolutionary origin of contrasting color patterns in two closely related species of fish.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective
 
14. __________ is the study of the taxonomic classification and evolutionary relationships of living things. 
A. Physiology
B. Systematics
C. Embryology
D. Cytology
E. Entomology

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective (Introduction)

 
15. Organic evolution includes the concept that 
A. humans evolved from gorillas.
B. everything evolved from amoebas.
C. organisms haven't changed since their origins.
D. today's organisms are a result of random processes.
E. organisms change over time.

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: Formulate a hypothesis regarding the evolutionary origin of contrasting color patterns in two closely related species of fish.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective
 
16. Similarity in __________ is good evidence for evolutionary relationships among animals. 
A. a sequence of DNA
B. habitats
C. body coloration
D. behavioral patterns
E. feeding habits

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: Formulate a hypothesis regarding the evolutionary origin of contrasting color patterns in two closely related species of fish.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective
 
17. Put these taxonomic categories in order from the one that is the broadest to the one that is the most specific: D-domain, S-species, F-family, G-genus, K-kingdom, O-order, P-phylum, C-class. 
A. KDPOCGSF
B. DKPFCGSF
C. CDKPOGSF
D. DKPCOFGS
E. DKPCFOGS

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: Explain how our taxonomic system is hierarchical.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Zoology--An Evolutionary Perspective

 
18. Which of the following would not be a good practice in the conservation of endangered species? 
A. Protected landscapes that may still be utilized in a sustainable fashion.
B. Zoos with established captive breeding programs for endangered species.
C. Introducing exotic species into ecosystems to serve as enhanced food sources.
D. Botanical gardens to protect, propagate, and reintroduce endangered species.
E. A global system of national parks set aside to protect large tracts of land.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: Explain how the failure to understand ecological relationships among animals and their environment has resulted in detrimental consequences.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Zoology--An Ecological Perspective
 
19.  Table 1.3 from the textbook provides human population data from 2012 and projections for the year 2050. While Europe is predicted to decline slightly in population all of the other continents listed are predicted to increase. Using a calculator determine which country is predicted to increase the fastest?  
A.  Asia 
B.  Europe 
C.  Latin America and Caribbean 
D.  North America 
E.  Africa 

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: Analyze the relationships between human population growth and threats to world resources.
Learning Outcome: Explain how the failure to understand ecological relationships among animals and their environment has resulted in detrimental consequences.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Zoology--An Ecological Perspective

 
20.  Table 1.3 from the textbook provides human population data from 2012 and projections for the year 2050. Africa is predicted to have the most rapidly growing population, more than a doubling of the current population, between now and the year 2050. Why would a doubling of Africa’s population be noteworthy?  
A.  It would likely be associated with great strain on the environment and tremendous human suffering as the disparity between the poor and the wealthy is predicted to increase. 
B.  It would be associated with great strain on the environment but to the benefit of all members of the population as resources would be adequately shared among members of the population. 
C.  It would likely have no impact the environment but would cause tremendous human suffering as the disparity between the poor and the wealthy is predicted to increase. 
D.  It would likely have no impact on the environment and benefit all members of the population as resources would be distributed appropriately. 

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: Analyze the relationships between human population growth and threats to world resources.
Section: 01.02
Topic: Zoology--An Ecological Perspective