All of the Following Statements Are True EXCEPT

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

• A)one of the reasons that glycol is the material of choice for brake fluids is that it absorbs water so that it will not be able to cause problems in the hydraulic system.
• B)in humid climates, brake fluid can absorb an average of 3% of its volume in water during 18 months.
• C)during average driving, brake linings sometimes wear out fast enough for brake fluid to remain in good condition between brake jobs.
• D)DOT 3 fluid has a minimum dry boiling point of 201°F.

Explain how polyploidy contributes to speciation in plants.

Distinguish between allopatric, sympatric, and parapatric speciation.

Interpret the relationship between dispersal abilities and speciation rates.

Assess the significance of the Biological Species Concept in determining species boundaries.

---

Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

An approach in both social and natural sciences that looks at psychological structures through the lens of contemporary evolutionary theory.

Survival System

Strategies or mechanisms developed by individuals or groups to ensure their continued existence and well-being in the face of challenges or threats.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism or system, often in response to external stimuli, encompassing a wide range of activities and responses.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept in natural selection suggesting that individuals or species that are most adaptable to their environment have a better chance of surviving and reproducing.