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(06.02 LC) Today, more people than ever before are utilizing Earth’s resources. What is the approximate human population? (3 points)

(05.05 MC) Which of the following is an example of biomimicry that has been used to solve a real-world problem? (3 points)

(06.02 LC) Some fishing boats run streamers to buoys that trail 150 feet or so from the boat to deter birds. What is this designed to do? (3 points)

(04.02 HC) Consider the production of genetically modified (GM) fish for food. While GM fish can improve nutrition and have economic benefits, people have expressed concerns. Evaluate the arguments below and consider which one is the most effective in addressing concerns that GM fish may harm wild populations if they escape into the wild. (3 points)

(04.02 MC) A scientist wants to improve the effectiveness of a technique in which bacteria are used to consume the oil. Where should the scientist add the bacteria to maximize their effectiveness? (3 points)

(04.03 MC) What relationship exists between the densities of predator and prey populations, according to the graph “Population Change of a Predator and its Prey Over Time”? (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.05 MC) The fur coat of California sea lions can be different shades of brown due to genetic variation. Suppose that the frequency of each fur color changed in a population as shown on the graph below. How will the population change from 2010 to 2020 if light brown sea lions are more reproductively successful than dark brown sea lions in the next decade? (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.05 MC) The fur coat of California sea lions can be different shades of brown due to genetic variation. Suppose that the frequency of each fur color changed in a population as shown on the graph below. Produce a hypothesis accounting for the change in light brown versus dark brown sea lions. (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.02 MC) Marine biotechnology can be used for cleaning oil spills through biodegradation. What animals do you think would be most directly affected by this? (3 points)