Anthropology 101 - Human Biological Evolution » Fall 2020 » Primate Reproductive Strategies Quiz
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Question #1
Non-human, female primate reproduction is limited primarily by
A.
The number of gametes females can produce
B.
The number of males who are available for mating
C.
Food availability
D.
All of these statements are correct
Question #2
Non-human, female primates may increase their reproductive success by
A.
Gaining more access to resources by being successful in competition with other females
B.
Gaining more access to resources by cooperating with other females
C.
Finding the optimal amount of care to invest in offspring
D.
All of these statements are correct
Question #3
The quality versus quantity trade-off means:
A.
Allomaternal care is more likely
B.
Males invest more in care of offspring than females do
C.
The more females invest in the care of their offspring, the less time and resources they have to devote to future offspring
Question #4
Intersexual selection
A.
Both of these responses are correct
B.
favors traits that make individuals more successful in competition for access to mates
C.
favors traits that make individuals more attractive to the opposite sex
Question #5
Male rank predicts
A.
How long a monogamous pair bond lasts
B.
Tail length
C.
Reproductive success
Question #6
Males are most likely to invest in their offspring
A.
In one-male/multi-female groups
B.
False; males never invest in offspring
C.
In species that have enduring pair bonds
Question #7
The greatest sexual dimorphism in body size and canine size is seen
A.
In polyandrous groups
B.
In one-male/multi-female groups
C.
In multi-male/multi-female groups
Question #8
Male-male competition is most intense when
A.
Humans are present
B.
Monogamy is common
C.
Variation in reproductive success is the highest for males
Question #9
Lactational amenorrhea is
A.
Temporary
B.
Occurs because nursing requires an enormous amount of calories
C.
All of these statements are correct
D.
Ends when offspring are weaned
Question #10
Infanticide usually occurs
A.
During the rainy season
B.
When a new female enters a group
C.
When a male increases in rank
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