Question 1

The two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes are

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A) precipitation and temperature. 
B) soil fertility and hydrology. 
C) day length and climate. 
D) topography and soil type. 
A) precipitation and temperature. 
B) soil fertility and hydrology. 
C) day length and climate. 
D) topography and soil type.

Question 2

Asian carp were introduced into the waters of the United States

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A) to remove algae from catfish ponds. 
B) as a source of inexpensive protein. 
C) to establish a commercial market. 
D) for sport fishing. 
A) to remove algae from catfish ponds. 
B) as a source of inexpensive protein. 
C) to establish a commercial market. 
D) for sport fishing.

Question 3

Seaweed and other attached marine organisms prefer to grow in which of the following regions?

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A) benthic 
B) pelagic 
C) abyssal 
D) neritic 
A) benthic 
B) pelagic 
C) abyssal 
D) neritic

Question 4

Coral reefs can be altered by fishing and siltation from rivers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In addition to northern latitudes,patches of tundra-like plant communities are also found

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A) in cold deserts. 
B) in marshes. 
C) in bogs. 
D) on mountain tops. 
A) in cold deserts. 
B) in marshes. 
C) in bogs. 
D) on mountain tops.

Question 6

More than 50% of the original wetlands found in the United States have been drained and filled.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Attached organisms in freshwater streams and rivers.

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A) phytoplankton 
B) littoral zone 
C) desert 
D) pioneer community 
E) grassland
F)boreal forest
G)pelagic
H)tundra
I)none of above
J)benthic
K)deciduous forest
L)biochemical oxygen demand
M)periphyton
N)marsh
O)savanna
P)euphotic 
A) phytoplankton 
B) littoral zone 
C) desert 
D) pioneer community 
E) grassland
F)boreal forest
G)pelagic
H)tundra
I)none of above
J)benthic
K)deciduous forest
L)biochemical oxygen demand
M)periphyton
N)marsh
O)savanna
P)euphotic

Question 8

Which biome is characterized by tree frogs,large vines,and fruit-eating birds and bats?

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A) grassland 
B) savanna 
C) tropical rainforest 
D) tundra 
A) grassland 
B) savanna 
C) tropical rainforest 
D) tundra

Question 9

Mediterranean Shrublands (Chaparral)have been heavily impacted by humans because

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A) they are near the oceans. 
B) they have a moderate climate. 
C) both they are near the oceans and they have a moderate climate. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) they are near the oceans. 
B) they have a moderate climate. 
C) both they are near the oceans and they have a moderate climate. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 10

Organisms in each biome have adapted to the climatic conditions typical of that biome.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The unusual forest biome occurring in California,Oregon,Washington,and British Columbia is called a

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A) tropical rainforest. 
B) boreal forest. 
C) temperate rainforest. 
D) temperate deciduous forest. 
A) tropical rainforest. 
B) boreal forest. 
C) temperate rainforest. 
D) temperate deciduous forest.

Question 12

Mangrove swamps are tropical marine shoreline ecosystems dominated by trees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which biome is characterized by organisms that are inactive during the day and burrow underground?

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A) tundra 
B) taiga 
C) rainforest 
D) desert 
A) tundra 
B) taiga 
C) rainforest 
D) desert

Question 14

The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem where sunlight penetrates is termed the euphotic zone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the open ocean,light penetrates many miles to the ocean floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organisms that are attached to the bottom of an aquatic ecosystem are termed pelagic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Taiga,Northern Coniferous Forest,and Boreal Forest are names for the same type of biome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Biome dominated by grasses and fire- and drought-resistant trees.

Accepted Answer

A) phytoplankton 
B) littoral zone 
C) desert 
D) pioneer community 
E) grassland
F)boreal forest
G)pelagic
H)tundra
I)none of above
J)benthic
K)deciduous forest
L)biochemical oxygen demand
M)periphyton
N)marsh
O)savanna
P)euphotic 
A) phytoplankton 
B) littoral zone 
C) desert 
D) pioneer community 
E) grassland
F)boreal forest
G)pelagic
H)tundra
I)none of above
J)benthic
K)deciduous forest
L)biochemical oxygen demand
M)periphyton
N)marsh
O)savanna
P)euphotic

The two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes are

Asian carp were introduced into the waters of the United States

Seaweed and other attached marine organisms prefer to grow in which of the following regions?

Coral reefs can be altered by fishing and siltation from rivers.

In addition to northern latitudes,patches of tundra-like plant communities are also found

More than 50% of the original wetlands found in the United States have been drained and filled.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Attached organisms in freshwater streams and rivers.

Which biome is characterized by tree frogs,large vines,and fruit-eating birds and bats?

Mediterranean Shrublands (Chaparral)have been heavily impacted by humans because

Organisms in each biome have adapted to the climatic conditions typical of that biome.

The unusual forest biome occurring in California,Oregon,Washington,and British Columbia is called a

Mangrove swamps are tropical marine shoreline ecosystems dominated by trees.

Which biome is characterized by organisms that are inactive during the day and burrow underground?

The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem where sunlight penetrates is termed the euphotic zone.

In the open ocean,light penetrates many miles to the ocean floor.

Organisms that are attached to the bottom of an aquatic ecosystem are termed pelagic.

Taiga,Northern Coniferous Forest,and Boreal Forest are names for the same type of biome.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Biome dominated by grasses and fire- and drought-resistant trees.

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The two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes are

Asian carp were introduced into the waters of the United States

Seaweed and other attached marine organisms prefer to grow in which of the following regions?

Coral reefs can be altered by fishing and siltation from rivers.

In addition to northern latitudes,patches of tundra-like plant communities are also found

More than 50% of the original wetlands found in the United States have been drained and filled.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Attached organisms in freshwater streams and rivers.

Which biome is characterized by tree frogs,large vines,and fruit-eating birds and bats?

Mediterranean Shrublands (Chaparral)have been heavily impacted by humans because

Organisms in each biome have adapted to the climatic conditions typical of that biome.

The unusual forest biome occurring in California,Oregon,Washington,and British Columbia is called a

Mangrove swamps are tropical marine shoreline ecosystems dominated by trees.

Which biome is characterized by organisms that are inactive during the day and burrow underground?

The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem where sunlight penetrates is termed the euphotic zone.

In the open ocean,light penetrates many miles to the ocean floor.

Organisms that are attached to the bottom of an aquatic ecosystem are termed pelagic.

Taiga,Northern Coniferous Forest,and Boreal Forest are names for the same type of biome.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Biome dominated by grasses and fire- and drought-resistant trees.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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