This is the final attempt I will make to prepare you for your semester tests.

TEST 1
I gave you classes and videos. 45% pass rate.

TEST 2
I gave you classes, videos, additional tutorial, question pools and I told you (basically) which
questions will be in the test! 45 % pass rate.
Again, I am sure the 55% failing the class are the students who think themselves too smart to
attend classes or study properly. If you have trouble studying, GO SEE SDS ON CAMPUS.

TEST 3 You will have all the above tools and I am providing this mock semester test. This
mock test is 152 mark – I will use questions directly from this mock test, equaling 80
marks, for the actual third semester test. So, if you work through this mock test and learn
it all, you should at least pass (for those of you who make the effort). The rest I can’t help.

CEY105D
Mock semester test 3
Total marks: 150

QUESTION 1
Provide the correct definitions for the definitions below. [50]

1. Mean Natural Longevity and Physiological Longevity [4]

2. Biotic potential and Exponential growth [4]
3. Density and Density dependent factors [4]
4. Sink habitat and Source habitat [4]
5. Monogamy and Polygamy [4]
6. Spacing and A society [4]
7. Phenotype and Genotype [4]
8. Semelparous organisms and Iteroparous organisms [4]
9. Evolution and Mutation [4]
10. Primary succession and Secondary succession [4]
11. Immigration and Emigration [4]
12. Stable age distribution and Stationary age distribution [4]
13. Intercompensation [2]

QUESTION 2 [7]
Complete the below life (A-G) table using a calculator.
TAKE NOTE:
1. You are not allowed to use your phone’s calculator – ensure you have a basic calculator present
for Test 3 and the exam should such a question be asked)
2. I can ask this table or change the numbers, so make sure you understand how this works. YOU
have to ask me to redo this if you aren’t sure!

Survivorsh Mortality Mortality Rate

ip
Age (x) dx qx
lx

0 1000 A 0.40

1 B 300 C

G 300 150 D

3 E F 1.00

QUESTION 3 [10]
With the help of figures define the three types of survivorship curves, characteristics unique to each
and an example of a species for each curve.

QUESTION 4 [10]
Very few animal populations following the exact pattern presented by any of the three currently used
survivorship curves (TYPE I-II-III). Using a figure, explain why this is the case?

QUESTION 5 [8]
Name the three types of spacing, as well as the factors responsible for the formation of each.

QUESTION 6 [8]
Living within a social group can have many benefits. Discuss how group living provides protection
against predators.
QUESTION 7 [10]
Fully discuss the three basic mating systems which you will find in nature

QUESTION 8 [6]
What type of selection is shown by the following figures (A-C)? Name each and provide a single
sentence discussing each.

QUESTION 9 [5]
Name 5 characteristics of K selection organisms

QUESTION 10 [5]
Name 5 characteristics of r selection organisms

QUESTION 11 [10]
Discuss the types of altruism observed in the natural environment.

QUESTION 12 [6]
Complete the below diagram (A-F) on secondary succession and its stages?

QUESTION 13 [5]
Why did promiscuity evolve in animals? Discuss this from both male and female point of views.

QUESTION 14 [7]
What three traits do truly social insects share? What are the typical insect castes system we expect to
find in truly social insects?

QUESTION 15 [5]
The HARDY WEINBERG LAW allows us to quantify genetic change, but only if which factors do
not occur? (Name the factors)