1. Which would make the best pioneer species during primary succession?

1Points
A
bacteria and lichens

B
grasses and birch trees

C
lichens and grasses

D
bacteria, lichens, and grass

2. True or False: A population pyramid with a wide base has a population that is decreasing.

1Points
A
True

B
False

3. Which of the following are nonrenewable resources?

Select all that apply.

1Points
A
fossil fuels

B
Sunlight

C
nuclear power

D
wind and sunlight

4. Which of the following are renewable resources?

1Points
A
fossil fuels

B
metals and other minerals

C
plastic

D
wind and sunlight

5. In the logistic growth model, as a population approaches the carrying capacity, what happens to its growth rate?

1Points
A
becomes exponential

B
doubles

C
increases

D
slows to zero