final quizzes

Question 1

After their migration out of Africa, modern humans are believed to have interbred with which of the following hominin species?

Answer 1

Homo neanderthalensis

Question 2

Name the three domains of life.

Answer 2

Bacteria, archaea, eukarya

Question 3

How can oceans affect regional climates in coastal areas?

Answer 3

Oceans moderate temperature of the nearby land leading to smaller temperature swings compared to inland areas

Question 4

A species of elephant is known for its long lifespan, late sexual maturity, and production of one calf every few years. The calves are heavily dependent on their mothers for several years, and the population size remains relatively stable over time. True or False: This species is an example of an r-selected species.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

How does geographic variation in the amount of solar radiation (energy from sunlight) per unit of surface area affect latitudinal precipitation patterns?

Answer 5

Precipitation is low in subtropical regions (~30 degrees latitude) due to descending dry air.