Courtship behaviors that increase successful reproduction and genetic success in animals
Quiz by Sonya Doucette
Grade 6-8
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
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- Q1What is the term used for the behavior where a male animal provides a potential mate with a gift?Escape behaviorAggressive displayVocalizationCourtship gift30s
- Q2What is the term used for the behavior where a male animal aggressively defends its territory from other males?Escape behaviorNuptial feedingVocalizationTerritorial defense30s
- Q3What is the term used for the behavior where a male animal calls out to attract a mate?Courtship giftVocalizationTerritorial markingAggressive display30s
- Q4What is the term used for the behavior where a male animal performs an elaborate dance or display to attract a mate?Courtship giftTerritorial defenseCourtship behavior & Visual Display30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of migration behavior that leads to successful reproduction?Bears hibernating during the winterBirds building nests for their youngWolves hunting in packsSalmon swimming upstream to lay eggs30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of parental care behavior that leads to successful reproduction?Birds dancing to attract their mate, performing impressive dances.Male kangaroos carrying their young in their pouches to protect them from danger and extreme climate changesWildebeest migrating to areas that will provide them the resources they need to survive.
Bears hibernating due to the lack of food availability.
30s - Q7Which of the following is NOT an example of a courtship behavior?DancingSingingHibernationMating displays30s
- Q8Which of the following is NOT an example of a migration behavior?Building nestsSeasonal movement with a journey back home.
Traveling long distances to find food and resources to survive.
Moving to warmer climatesFollowing food sources and availability of other resources that will ensure survival30s - Q9Which of the following is an example of a courtship behavior that leads to genetic success?Fish swimming in schoolsBears hibernating during the winterPeacocks displaying their colorful feathersBeavers building dams30s
- Q10
Blue whales singing to attract a mate include this type(s) of behaviors.
Users enter free textType an Answer30s