Quiz 2
When looking at the graph that presents data on truck reliability, which statement is true? *
The difference in dependability among Chevy, Ford, and Toyota trucks is approximately 1%
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? *
The egg
Which continent would have the most fast growth pyramids *
Africa
Distorting the scale on a graph is one of the most common methods of presenting which of the following form(s) of misleading information? *
An inconsistent scale on the X axis Zooming in on a small portion of the Y axis Bar graphs that minimize differences
As a country slows in population growth, its pyramid shape will *
Become more rectangular
Which of the following is an example of "cherry picking" data? *
Choosing specific data points that present the desired point of view and leaving out certain data points
When did the first egg appear on land? *
Far before the chicken, about 340 million years ago
The chorion of amniotic eggs functions in
Gas exchange
Why are graphs commonly used to present claims? *
Graphs represent data and data isn't an opinion and it is more difficult to argue with numbers
Factors that can alter the trend represented by a population pyramid include: *
Industrialization Natural disasters Education of women
Research suggests that the protein essential for the formation of chicken eggs is found only in chickens. What is this protein? *
OV-17
What does a Population Pyramid not give you information about? *
Life expectancy
In an advanced stage of industrialization, a country will exhibit which set of characteristics? *
Low birth and death rates, stable population, good living conditions, long life expectancy
Mammals belong to the group known as:
Synapsids
According to the Population Reference Bureau's "2013 World Population Data Sheet", 271 are born every minute, and 106 die every minute. That's a global net population increase of 165 per minute. This lesson was published on May 5th. What's the estimated global population increase exactly one week later (May 12th). *
1,663,200
The amniotic egg evolved __________ years ago. *
350 million
What is the best way to protect yourself against misleading graphs? *
Read the labels, the scale, the numbers, and the context
The allantois of the amniotic egg functions in: *
Removal of waste