Question 1

The ocean zone with the highest productivity is the

Accepted Answer

A)  neritic zone. 
B)  photic zone. 
C)  aphotic zone. 
D)  benthic zone. 
A)  neritic zone. 
B)  photic zone. 
C)  aphotic zone. 
D)  benthic zone. A

Question 2

Biomes are geographic regions

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A)  with the same key species. 
B)  with species that have not evolved convergently. 
C)  with the same range of temperatures. 
D)  whose plant communities have similar adaptations. 
A)  with the same key species. 
B)  with species that have not evolved convergently. 
C)  with the same range of temperatures. 
D)  whose plant communities have similar adaptations. D

Question 3

Which of the following helps to prevent tree growth in tallgrass prairies?

Accepted Answer

A)  low precipitation 
B)  high temperatures 
C)  frequent fires 
D)  human land use 
E)  acidic soils 
A)  low precipitation 
B)  high temperatures 
C)  frequent fires 
D)  human land use 
E)  acidic soils C

Question 4

Biological activity is severely limited in a thermally stratified temperate lake in midsummer. Explain this phenomenon with reference to both surface and deeper waters.

Accepted Answer

Biological activity is severely limited

Question 5

Where could you NOT find an example of a temperate seasonal forest biome?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States and southeastern Canada 
B)  Europe 
C)  South America 
D)  eastern Asia 
A)  United States and southeastern Canada 
B)  Europe 
C)  South America 
D)  eastern Asia

Question 6

Lakes are generally divided into zones, each of which has unique physical and biological attributes. In which zone would you expect to find rooted vegetation?

Accepted Answer

A)  littoral 
B)  limnetic 
C)  pelagic 
D)  benthic 
E)  neritic 
A)  littoral 
B)  limnetic 
C)  pelagic 
D)  benthic 
E)  neritic

Question 7

Which of the following is another name for boreal forest?

Accepted Answer

A)  matorral 
B)  pampas 
C)  steppes 
D)  taiga 
A)  matorral 
B)  pampas 
C)  steppes 
D)  taiga

Question 8

Savannah gradually changes to tropical seasonal forest as

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A)  temperature increases. 
B)  temperature decreases. 
C)  precipitation increases. 
D)  precipitation decreases. 
A)  temperature increases. 
B)  temperature decreases. 
C)  precipitation increases. 
D)  precipitation decreases.

Question 9

How might global climate change affect current agricultural regions?

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Global climate change could have signifi

Question 10

Compare and contrast arctic and alpine tundra.

Accepted Answer

The arctic and alpine tundra are both ch

Question 11

What important role do mangrove swamps play in maintaining their environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  They transfer sediment from terrestrial to aquatic biomes. 
B)  They filter water, which refreshes groundwater reservoirs. 
C)  They prevent coastal erosion. 
D)  They increase the sedimentation of coral reefs. 
A)  They transfer sediment from terrestrial to aquatic biomes. 
B)  They filter water, which refreshes groundwater reservoirs. 
C)  They prevent coastal erosion. 
D)  They increase the sedimentation of coral reefs.

Question 12

Why is the biome concept difficult to apply to aquatic systems?

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A)  Temperature is similar over the majority of aquatic biomes, unlike terrestrial systems. 
B)  Aquatic communities vary little from place to place because of the ability of fish to travel between oceans. 
C)  Nutrients from terrestrial biomes limit most aquatic systems, so terrestrial systems must be considered when determining the aquatic biomes. 
D)  Producers in many aquatic systems are algae, which have little characteristic large-scale structure. 
A)  Temperature is similar over the majority of aquatic biomes, unlike terrestrial systems. 
B)  Aquatic communities vary little from place to place because of the ability of fish to travel between oceans. 
C)  Nutrients from terrestrial biomes limit most aquatic systems, so terrestrial systems must be considered when determining the aquatic biomes. 
D)  Producers in many aquatic systems are algae, which have little characteristic large-scale structure.

Question 13

The aphotic zone is a feature in

Accepted Answer

A)  coral reefs. 
B)  freshwater wetlands. 
C)  mangrove swamps. 
D)  open ocean. 
E)  intertidal zones. 
A)  coral reefs. 
B)  freshwater wetlands. 
C)  mangrove swamps. 
D)  open ocean. 
E)  intertidal zones.

Question 14

On a climate diagram the growing season of a biome occurs when the

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A)  temperature line is above the precipitation line. 
B)  precipitation line is above the temperature line. 
C)  temperature is above 0°C. 
D)  temperature is above 5°C 
A)  temperature line is above the precipitation line. 
B)  precipitation line is above the temperature line. 
C)  temperature is above 0°C. 
D)  temperature is above 5°C

Question 15

In which lake zone would photosynthesis not occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  profundal zones 
B)  littoral colonies 
C)  pelagic zones 
D)  limnetic swamps 
A)  profundal zones 
B)  littoral colonies 
C)  pelagic zones 
D)  limnetic swamps

Question 16

Coral reefs are most similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  subtropical deserts. 
B)  woodlands/shrublands. 
C)  temperate seasonal forests. 
D)  tropical rainforests. 
A)  subtropical deserts. 
B)  woodlands/shrublands. 
C)  temperate seasonal forests. 
D)  tropical rainforests.

Question 17

Which areas have the fewest number of biomes present?

Accepted Answer

A)  North America and South America 
B)  Africa and Australia 
C)  Africa and South America 
D)  Australia and Asia 
A)  North America and South America 
B)  Africa and Australia 
C)  Africa and South America 
D)  Australia and Asia

Question 18

The shortest growing season is found in which biome?

Accepted Answer

A)  taiga 
B)  tundra 
C)  boreal forest 
D)  temperate rainforest 
A)  taiga 
B)  tundra 
C)  boreal forest 
D)  temperate rainforest

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT have an influence on plant communities in biomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  topography 
B)  soils 
C)  herbivory 
D)  fire 
E)  genetic makeup 
A)  topography 
B)  soils 
C)  herbivory 
D)  fire 
E)  genetic makeup

Question 20

A major driver of the spring and fall turnover in lakes is what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the formation of ice 
B)  the receding/melting of ice 
C)  the water dropping to 4°C 
D)  the wind 
A)  the formation of ice 
B)  the receding/melting of ice 
C)  the water dropping to 4°C 
D)  the wind

Exam 6: Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes

The ocean zone with the highest productivity is the

Biomes are geographic regions

Which of the following helps to prevent tree growth in tallgrass prairies?

Biological activity is severely limited in a thermally stratified temperate lake in midsummer. Explain this phenomenon with reference to both surface and deeper waters.

Where could you NOT find an example of a temperate seasonal forest biome?

Lakes are generally divided into zones, each of which has unique physical and biological attributes. In which zone would you expect to find rooted vegetation?

Which of the following is another name for boreal forest?

Savannah gradually changes to tropical seasonal forest as

How might global climate change affect current agricultural regions?

Compare and contrast arctic and alpine tundra.

What important role do mangrove swamps play in maintaining their environment?

Why is the biome concept difficult to apply to aquatic systems?

The aphotic zone is a feature in

On a climate diagram the growing season of a biome occurs when the

In which lake zone would photosynthesis not occur?

Coral reefs are most similar to

Which areas have the fewest number of biomes present?

The shortest growing season is found in which biome?

Which of the following does NOT have an influence on plant communities in biomes?

A major driver of the spring and fall turnover in lakes is what?

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