1. A     Common Name Scientific Name Family red squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Sciuridae short-tail weasel Mustela erminea Mustelidae groundhog Marmota monax Sciuridae mink Mustela vison Mustelidae eastern chipmunk Tamias striatus Sciuridae river otter Lutra canadensis Mustelidae fisher Martes pennanti Mustelidae muskrat Ondatra zibethica Cricetidae black-footed ferret Mustela nigripes Mustelidae   Which of the animals are the most closely related to the short-tail weasel? Explain your reasoning. 

 Explain the main function of the stomach and the duodenum.  What other functions occur at these sites?

Explain what is meant by convergent evolution and divergent evolution.  Give examples.

Explain the term genetic drift.  How is genetic drift significant to natural selection?  Explain using an example. (3 marks)

A mare requires the removal of a nondiseased ovary. The veterinarian determines that the best method for this is through a flank incision or via an incision in the vaginal wall. This procedure is called a(n):

When removing horn buds with a dehorning iron, what is one serious side effect of leaving the iron on too long?

After breaching a wall for emergency escape, you notice there are several wire and utility hazards that create a smaller area of escape. Which technique would you use in this scenario?

Which of these describes the qualified person who is allowed to operate chainsaws to cut down trees?

What level of PPE should a firefighter be wearing during salvage operations?

What do the analysis of firefighter fatalities and serious injuries show in regard to firefighter initiation of mayday calls?