Which General Term Is Used to Group Various Biological and Behavioral

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which general term is used to group various biological and behavioral properties of organisms that act to prevent or reduce interbreeding?

• A) phyletic evolution
• B) allopatric speciation
• C) reproductive isolating mechanisms
• D) inbreeding
• E) genetic divergence

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Definitions:

Sedimentary

Relating to rocks formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles deposited by water, air, or ice.

Clastic

A material consisting of pieces (clasts) derived from preexisting rocks; usually formed on Earth’s surface in low-temperature environments; syn. detrital.

Clast Density

The measure of the density of the fragments or grains that make up a sedimentary rock.

Clast Size

The dimensions of the fragments or grains that make up sedimentary rocks, indicating the energy of the environment in which they were deposited.