Anole Quiz
Quiz by Jonas Christensen
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- Q1What kind of anole lizard species lives on twigs and small branches?Grass-bush anoleTwig anoleTrunk-ground anoleCanopy anole30s
- Q2Which species of anole lizard has evolved long legs to run down quickly and catch prey on the ground?Canopy anoleTrunk-ground anoleTwig anoleGrass-bush anole30s
- Q3What adaptation of anole lizards is mentioned as a critical step in the formation of new anole species?Toe padsTail lengthDewlap colorsLeg length30s
- Q4Why did the twig anole species evolve legs that provide a firmer grasp instead of speed?To prevent falling on narrow surfacesTo climb trees fasterTo run faster on broad surfacesTo catch prey on the ground30s
- Q5What kind of anole lizard species lives in grasses and bushes?Trunk-ground anoleTwig anoleGrass-bush anoleCanopy anole30s
- Q6Which anole lizard species lives high up in the canopy with large toe pads?Canopy anoleTrunk-ground anoleTwig anoleGrass-bush anole30s
- Q7What kind of changes keep anoles from mating and lead to the formation of new anole species?Changes in toe padsChanges in tail lengthChanges in leg lengthChanges in dewlap colors30s
- Q8What process drives the evolution of different body types among anole lizards?Mutations in DNACompetition for resourcesMating preferencesChanges in climate30s
- Q9How did scientists conduct experiments to observe the evolution of anole lizards' traits?By simulating environmental changesBy analyzing fossil recordsBy capturing lizards on depleted islands after hurricanesBy studying lizards in captivity30s
- Q10What was the outcome of the experiments conducted on anole lizards after hurricanes on depleted islands?Lizards' habitats changedLizards' populations decreasedLizards' leg lengths increasedLizards' leg lengths shortened in just two generations30s
- Q11What is the main reason given in the transcript for the diversity of creatures in different environments?Different ways to surviveClimate adaptationGeographical separationSimilar habitats30s