Dr Wigand Studies the Use of Alarm Calls in a Population

question 203

Multiple Choice

Dr. Wigand studies the use of alarm calls in a population of vervet monkeys. She presents the monkeys with different types of predators (e.g., leopard, snake, hawk) and records their vocalizations. What should Dr. Wigand expect to find when she analyzes the alarm calls?

• A) Vervet monkeys only produce alarm calls for the most threatening of the predators.
• B) Vervet monkeys appear to use different alarm calls for different predators.
• C) Vervet monkeys use the same alarm call for all different types of predators.
• D) Vervet monkeys produce alarm calls based on distance to the predator.

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Definitions:

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits

A depreciation method that accelerates the expense recognition, based on a descending fraction of the sum of the year digits.

Depreciation Expense

Apportioning the expenditure of a substantial asset over its operational life.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will be worth at the end of its useful life, often considered in leasing or depreciation calculations.

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the regular depreciation rate, emphasizing higher depreciation expenses in the earlier years of an asset's life.