These four finch species lived together on an island. each species ate something different: large seeds, small seeds, insects, and leaves. as more people moved to the island and built houses, the available finch food changed. there were fewer seeds of any kind for the finches to eat. we would expect, over time, a) that the seed eating species would disappear. b) there would be little change in the finch species. c) that the seed eating birds would eat something else. d) all the finch species would gradually become extinct.

Which statements describe resources? one of the factors people use when deciding where they will live is the availability of resources. renewable resources have little value for people. resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world. energy is the world resource which has the highest use. the use of nonrenewable resources has decreased in recent history. the use of resources is evenly distributed throughout the world. the world's oil supply will last for the next forty years if its use continues as expected.

The us council on environmental quality, the world wildlife fund of the united states, the ecological society of america, the smithsonian institution, and the international union for the conservation of nature have proposed four principles of wildlife conservation. which of the following does not apply to wildlife conservation? a) continuous monitoring, analysis, and assessment b) ecosystem maintenance that includes wildlife c) a plan encompassing entire communities of organisms and all renewable resources d) a continued interest in harvesting populations for sport

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)