Exam 6: Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes

Describe some of the similarities and differences between tropical rainforests and tropical seasonal forests.

Which biome has soil that degrades quickly once cut for logging purposes and/or converted to agricultural use?

The Mediterranean woodland/shrubland biome is characterized by thick evergreen shrubby vegetation. The small, drought-resistant leaves of these plants are said to be

An important characteristic of streams is

Warmer and drier parts of the temperate seasonal forest biome are dominated by

What is the difference between the mean and the median?

Although precipitation is fairly low in boreal forests, soils are often saturated because of

Why are animals NOT used as the distinguishing features for biomes?

Explain how the riparian zone might affect an adjacent terrestrial biome.

As a river flows downstream, it generally

Which biome has distinct wet and dry seasons?

In general terms what is the difference between a stream and a river?

Manure from a farming operation that enters into a stream would be considered?

Biomes occupying the extremes of the precipitation spectrum (very moist or very dry) burn infrequently, while biomes with moderate precipitation and seasonal drought burn readily and regularly. Explain this phenomenon.

Which of the following global factors accounts for the difference between temperate seasonal forests and temperate rainforests?

Explain why the communities in intertidal zones must be adapted to survive a wide range of conditions.

How much additional precipitation is required to meet water needs for every 10°C increase in temperature?

Which biome has the highest biodiversity?

Which is the surface water of thermally stratified lake?

In which biome is plant growth primarily constrained by precipitation in the summer?