Based on the Information in the Text About Efforts to Conserve

question 60

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the text about efforts to conserve elephants in Cambodia, it is apparent that development may cause humans to kill wildlife because ____.

• A) most animals are attracted to roads and lights in urban areas
• B) farmers deliberately plant crops that attract wildlife, allowing them to kill wildlife for food
• C) development reduces the risk of introduced invasive species that may compete with native species
• D) animals may move into developed areas, including farmland, to find food as their habitat is destroyed
• E) ecotourism attracts poachers and others interested in harming wildlife

Describe the methodologies and findings of behavioral genetics research, including twin, adoption, and family studies.

Recognize the role of epigenetics in development and the ongoing interactions between genetics and the environment.

Understand the concept of canalization and its exceptions in the context of development.

Comprehend the significance of prenatal testing and genetic counseling in managing and understanding hereditary conditions.

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Definitions:

Biometric Device

A device used to authenticate someone based on one or more physical traits, such as a fingerprint, an eyeball (retina), or a hand, or a behavioral trait such as voice or signature.

Computer Security

The protection of computing systems and the data that they store or access against unauthorized access, theft, or damage.

Network Security

Protective measures and protocols to safeguard information and infrastructure from unauthorized access, misuse, or harm.

PII

Personally Identifiable Information; data that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person.