THIS EARLY COMPARISON OF TROPICAL AND TEMPERATE BUTTERFLY RICHNES...

321. This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between

temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary

among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness

within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed,

comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still

mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison

between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical

decisions are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously;

little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the

preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing

on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized.

Question 67: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about

conservation issues because they………

A. are simple in structure

B. have been given scientific names

C. are viewed positively by people

D. are found mainly in temperate climates

Question 68: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to……….

A. result B. explanation C. analysis D. requirement

Question 69: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to………

A. physical B. confusing C. noticeable D. successful

Question 70: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Their physical characteristics

B. Their adaptation to different habitats

C. Their names

D. Their variety

Question 71: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of

diversity EXCEPT……….

A. differences between temperate and tropical zones

B. patterns of distribution of species in each region

C. migration among temperate and tropical zones

D. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

Question 72: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to……….

A. locate B. allow C. go beyond D. come close to

Question 73: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to……….

A. requested B. caused C. assisted D. estimated

Question 74: The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a location

where……

A. butterfly behavior varies with climate

B. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

C. butterflies are affected by human populations

D. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 75: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A. European butterfly habitats

B. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

C. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best

meaning formed by the given words

Question 76:. No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote

A. It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting.

B. There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted.

C. There’s no doubt Alison will promote.

D. It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted.

Question 77: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?

A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?

B. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?

C. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?

D. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?

Question 78: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do

A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.

B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do.

C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.

D. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do.

Question 79: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place

A. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference.

B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place.

C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place.

D. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.

Question 80: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school

A. I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school.

B. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

C. I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school.

D. I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

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