Question 1

Earth's climatic variation is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  the spherical shape of the earth. 
B)  earth's axial rotation as it orbits the sun. 
C)  uneven heating of the earth's surface. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  the spherical shape of the earth. 
B)  earth's axial rotation as it orbits the sun. 
C)  uneven heating of the earth's surface. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 2

The ________ is a depositional horizon that contains clays, humus, and other materials which may form distinct banding patterns.

Accepted Answer

A)  A horizon 
B)  B horizon 
C)  C horizon 
D)  D horizon 
E)  O horizon 
A)  A horizon 
B)  B horizon 
C)  C horizon 
D)  D horizon 
E)  O horizon

Question 3

Trade winds move toward the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following components influence soil structure except

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  parent material. 
C)  climate. 
D)  organisms. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  age. 
B)  parent material. 
C)  climate. 
D)  organisms. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 5

Which soil horizon is most influenced by climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  O 
E)  All are equally influenced. 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  O 
E)  All are equally influenced.

Question 6

Climatic diagrams provide all of the following information except

Accepted Answer

A)  wind patterns. 
B)  average minimum temperature above and below 0°C. 
C)  temperature and precipitation variations. 
D)  wet and dry season durations. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  wind patterns. 
B)  average minimum temperature above and below 0°C. 
C)  temperature and precipitation variations. 
D)  wet and dry season durations. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 7

The precipitation in moist temperate regions is caused by the meeting of cool polar air and warm subtropical air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Coriolis effect causes winds in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the left. 
B)  Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the right. 
C)  Southern Hemisphere to deflect to the right. 
D)  Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the left. 
E)  Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the right. 
A)  Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the left. 
B)  Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the right. 
C)  Southern Hemisphere to deflect to the right. 
D)  Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the left. 
E)  Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the right.

Question 9

Why has the view of tundra shifted recently from an isolated and pristine biome to one that is experiencing detrimental human influence? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the human population of tundra has increased with the building of large metropolitan areas 
B)  Because agriculture has increased as climate change lengthened the growing season within tundra 
C)  Because oil and gas exploration has led to an increase in the human population and pollution 
D)  Because new evidence has shown that tundra can receive high levels of pollution from distant regions 
A)  Because the human population of tundra has increased with the building of large metropolitan areas 
B)  Because agriculture has increased as climate change lengthened the growing season within tundra 
C)  Because oil and gas exploration has led to an increase in the human population and pollution 
D)  Because new evidence has shown that tundra can receive high levels of pollution from distant regions

Question 10

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of solar radiation on the

Accepted Answer

A)  spring equinox. 
B)  northern summer solstice. 
C)  autumnal equinox. 
D)  southern winter solstice. 
E)  both spring equinox and autumnal equinox. 
A)  spring equinox. 
B)  northern summer solstice. 
C)  autumnal equinox. 
D)  southern winter solstice. 
E)  both spring equinox and autumnal equinox.

Question 11

As altitude increases, temperatures decrease, likewise, as latitude decreases, temperatures decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following terrestrial biomes are maintained by fires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropical dry forests 
B)  Temperate forests and mountains 
C)  Mediterranean woodlands and shrublands 
D)  Tropical savannas and temperate grasslands 
E)  Boreal forests and tundra 
A)  Tropical dry forests 
B)  Temperate forests and mountains 
C)  Mediterranean woodlands and shrublands 
D)  Tropical savannas and temperate grasslands 
E)  Boreal forests and tundra

Question 13

All of the following statements are true except

Accepted Answer

A)  A horizon: mixture of organic and mineral materials. 
B)  B horizon: deposition of clay and humus. 
C)  C horizon: weathered parent material. 
D)  O horizon: organic layer. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  A horizon: mixture of organic and mineral materials. 
B)  B horizon: deposition of clay and humus. 
C)  C horizon: weathered parent material. 
D)  O horizon: organic layer. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

A biome is characterized primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  flora and fauna. 
B)  temperature and moisture. 
C)  climate and predominate plant types. 
D)  global weather patterns. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  flora and fauna. 
B)  temperature and moisture. 
C)  climate and predominate plant types. 
D)  global weather patterns. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 15

What is true of the Palmer Drought Severity Index?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses temperature and precipitation to calculate moisture conditions relative to long-term averages. 
B)  Negative values reflect drought conditions. 
C)  Values near zero reflect average rainfall conditions. 
D)  It can be used to show both temporal and spatial climatic variation. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  It uses temperature and precipitation to calculate moisture conditions relative to long-term averages. 
B)  Negative values reflect drought conditions. 
C)  Values near zero reflect average rainfall conditions. 
D)  It can be used to show both temporal and spatial climatic variation. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Earth's climatic variation is due to

The ________ is a depositional horizon that contains clays, humus, and other materials which may form distinct banding patterns.

Trade winds move toward the equator.

All of the following components influence soil structure except

Which soil horizon is most influenced by climate?

Climatic diagrams provide all of the following information except

The precipitation in moist temperate regions is caused by the meeting of cool polar air and warm subtropical air.

Coriolis effect causes winds in the

Why has the view of tundra shifted recently from an isolated and pristine biome to one that is experiencing detrimental human influence? (Select all that apply.)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of solar radiation on the

As altitude increases, temperatures decrease, likewise, as latitude decreases, temperatures decrease.

Which of the following terrestrial biomes are maintained by fires?

All of the following statements are true except

A biome is characterized primarily by

What is true of the Palmer Drought Severity Index?

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Exam 2: Life on Land

Earth's climatic variation is due to

The ________ is a depositional horizon that contains clays, humus, and other materials which may form distinct banding patterns.

Trade winds move toward the equator.

All of the following components influence soil structure except

Which soil horizon is most influenced by climate?

Climatic diagrams provide all of the following information except

The precipitation in moist temperate regions is caused by the meeting of cool polar air and warm subtropical air.

Coriolis effect causes winds in the

Why has the view of tundra shifted recently from an isolated and pristine biome to one that is experiencing detrimental human influence? (Select all that apply.)

The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of solar radiation on the

As altitude increases, temperatures decrease, likewise, as latitude decreases, temperatures decrease.

Which of the following terrestrial biomes are maintained by fires?

All of the following statements are true except

A biome is characterized primarily by

What is true of the Palmer Drought Severity Index?

Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers

Life in Water

Population Genetics and Natural Selection

Temperature Relations

Water Relations

Energy and Nutrient Relations

Social Relations

Population Distribution and Abundance

Population Dynamics

Population Growth

Life Histories

Competition

Exploitative Interactions: Predation, Herbivory, Parasitism, and Disease

Mutualism

Species Abundance and Diversity

Species Interactions and Community Structure

Primary Production and Energy Flow

Nutrient Cycling and Retention

Succession and Stability

Landscape Ecology

Geographic Ecology

Global Ecology

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