Some Animals Define a Territory and Defend It

question 24

Multiple Choice

Some animals define a territory and defend it. Maintaining a territory is costly in terms of the energy expended in defense and the risk of injury or death. Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a territory?

• A) eliminating predators
• B) encouraging other members of the population to settle in the area
• C) eliminating predators and encouraging other members of the population to settle in the area
• D) obtaining a mate and keeping a constant supply of food
• E) obtaining a mate and encouraging other species to settle in the area

Draw parallels between African societies and agricultural Indians of the Americas concerning political systems, societal roles, and religious practices.

Distinguish the hierarchical, theocratic, and patriarchal nature of 15th-century societies across Europe, Africa, and Mesoamerica from those of most North American Indian societies.

Examine the unique aspects of women's roles in political and religious spheres in various societies.

Identify contributions and innovations of indigenous societies in agriculture, social organization, and cultural development.

---

Definitions:

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

Buffers

Solutions or substances that minimize changes in pH when acids or bases are added to them, maintaining stability in biological and chemical systems.

Neutralization Reaction

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt, achieving a balanced pH.

Salt

An ionic compound resulting from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base, commonly exemplified by sodium chloride.