Question 1

Biogeographic realms are

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A) geographic regions where groups of plant and animal species evolved. 
B) composed of only the biotic ecosystem components. 
C) based entirely on climate. 
D) named after their discoverers. 
E) natural kingdoms. 
A) geographic regions where groups of plant and animal species evolved. 
B) composed of only the biotic ecosystem components. 
C) based entirely on climate. 
D) named after their discoverers. 
E) natural kingdoms.

Question 2

Humans have identified ________ species while the working estimate is ________ estimated species on Earth.

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A) 1,750 000 13,600 000 
B) 950 000 13,600 000 
C) 270 000 320 000 
D) 950 000 8,000 000 
E) 1,750 000 100 000 000 
A) 1,750 000 13,600 000 
B) 950 000 13,600 000 
C) 270 000 320 000 
D) 950 000 8,000 000 
E) 1,750 000 100 000 000

Question 3

Arctic tundra is generally free of permafrost and gelifluction (solifluction)processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The white rhino (northern)is showing a remarkable recovery and is more numerous compared to the black rhino.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the vegetation characteristics,characteristic soil orders,temperature patterns,water balance,and state of the environment for the temperate rain forest.

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The temperate rainforest is characterize

Question 6

A formation class refers to

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A) soil-forming factors in an ecosystem. 
B) the dominant class of animals in an ecosystem. 
C) the structure and appearance of dominant plants in a terrestrial ecosystem. 
D) the type of rock formations that occur in an area and the associated class of weathering processes which act on them. 
E) the successional sequence of plants in an area. 
A) soil-forming factors in an ecosystem. 
B) the dominant class of animals in an ecosystem. 
C) the structure and appearance of dominant plants in a terrestrial ecosystem. 
D) the type of rock formations that occur in an area and the associated class of weathering processes which act on them. 
E) the successional sequence of plants in an area.

Question 7

In isolated island ecosystems

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A) invasive species can devastate biodiversity because non native species can outcompete native species for resources. 
B) invasive species are never a problem because of the isolation. 
C) invasive species are beneficial to ecosystems as they cause welcome disturbance. 
D) invasive species are quickly subdued by the native flora and fauna. 
E) deforestation is occurring very slowly. 
A) invasive species can devastate biodiversity because non native species can outcompete native species for resources. 
B) invasive species are never a problem because of the isolation. 
C) invasive species are beneficial to ecosystems as they cause welcome disturbance. 
D) invasive species are quickly subdued by the native flora and fauna. 
E) deforestation is occurring very slowly.

Question 8

Which of the following is  correct  regarding biogeographic realms?

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A) they are based on only one biome or ecosystem. 
B) they generally correspond to countries. 
C) they are composed only of plants. 
D) there are only zoogeographic realms. 
E) they are composed of three ecosystems. 
A) they are based on only one biome or ecosystem. 
B) they generally correspond to countries. 
C) they are composed only of plants. 
D) there are only zoogeographic realms. 
E) they are composed of three ecosystems.

Question 9

Discuss the main concepts of island biogeography.How has it been applied to the formation of biosphere reserves?

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Question 10

In the northern hemisphere,the northern border of the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest is characterized by

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A) maple trees. 
B) conifers. 
C) tundra. 
D) teak trees. 
E) broadleaf deciduous trees. 
A) maple trees. 
B) conifers. 
C) tundra. 
D) teak trees. 
E) broadleaf deciduous trees.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of much of the vegetation in the tropical savanna?

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A) broad thin leaves 
B) thin bark 
C) large leaves 
D) hairy leaves 
E) smooth bark 
A) broad thin leaves 
B) thin bark 
C) large leaves 
D) hairy leaves 
E) smooth bark

Question 12

Plants in the tundra are

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A) tall because of the relatively long growing season. 
B) tall because of competition for light. 
C) short because of the short growing season. 
D) short because not enough moisture is available for normal growth. 
E) tall because of competition for moisture. 
A) tall because of the relatively long growing season. 
B) tall because of competition for light. 
C) short because of the short growing season. 
D) short because not enough moisture is available for normal growth. 
E) tall because of competition for moisture.

Question 13

The Great Basin of the United States is arid because

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A) of its interior position within the continent. 
B) of its location on the windward side of mountain ranges. 
C) the subtropical high pressure zone is located overhead all year. 
D) of its exposure to passing frontal activity. 
E) of its elevation. 
A) of its interior position within the continent. 
B) of its location on the windward side of mountain ranges. 
C) the subtropical high pressure zone is located overhead all year. 
D) of its exposure to passing frontal activity. 
E) of its elevation.

Question 14

Temperatures in deserts are usually ________ at night because ________.

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A) hot of the large amount of insolation absorbed during the day 
B) hot deserts are generally hot places 
C) cool clear skies and lack of vegetation result in rapid radiative heat loss 
D) cool the ground is so highly reflective that no energy is absorbed by surfaces during the day,so none is available for release at night 
A) hot of the large amount of insolation absorbed during the day 
B) hot deserts are generally hot places 
C) cool clear skies and lack of vegetation result in rapid radiative heat loss 
D) cool the ground is so highly reflective that no energy is absorbed by surfaces during the day,so none is available for release at night

Question 15

According to the best scientific evidence currently available,there is no reason to be hopeful that the planet's ecosystems will readily and positively adapt to projected changes in climate brought about by anthropogenic $ \mathrm{CO}_{2} $emissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Artichokes,olives,and almonds are commercially only produced in the ________ biome.

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A) Mediterranean 
B) tropical savanna 
C) tropical rain forest 
D) midlatitude grassland 
E) semi-arid 
A) Mediterranean 
B) tropical savanna 
C) tropical rain forest 
D) midlatitude grassland 
E) semi-arid

Question 17

Establishing protected areas for the preservation of ecosystems,based on the principles of island biogeography,is part of a program to set up

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A) biogeographical realms. 
B) biosphere reserves. 
C) zoogeographic sites. 
D) new countries. 
E) biomes 
A) biogeographical realms. 
B) biosphere reserves. 
C) zoogeographic sites. 
D) new countries. 
E) biomes

Question 18

Biogeographical realms usually correspond to continents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Longleaf,shortleaf,pitch,loblolly,red pines,and eastern hemlock are characteristic of which biome in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) tropical rain forest 
B) northern needleleaf forest and montane forest 
C) temperate rain forest 
D) midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
E) needleleaf forest 
A) tropical rain forest 
B) northern needleleaf forest and montane forest 
C) temperate rain forest 
D) midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
E) needleleaf forest

Question 20

Deep tap roots,waxy leaf coatings,and succulence are all adaptations to

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A) cold. 
B) moisture surpluses. 
C) moisture deficits. 
D) wind. 
E) sun exposure. 
A) cold. 
B) moisture surpluses. 
C) moisture deficits. 
D) wind. 
E) sun exposure.

Exam 20: Terrestrial Biomes

Biogeographic realms are

Humans have identified ________ species while the working estimate is ________ estimated species on Earth.

Arctic tundra is generally free of permafrost and gelifluction (solifluction)processes.

The white rhino (northern)is showing a remarkable recovery and is more numerous compared to the black rhino.

Discuss the vegetation characteristics,characteristic soil orders,temperature patterns,water balance,and state of the environment for the temperate rain forest.

A formation class refers to

In isolated island ecosystems

Which of the following is correct regarding biogeographic realms?

Discuss the main concepts of island biogeography.How has it been applied to the formation of biosphere reserves?

In the northern hemisphere,the northern border of the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest is characterized by

Which of the following is a characteristic of much of the vegetation in the tropical savanna?

Plants in the tundra are

The Great Basin of the United States is arid because

Temperatures in deserts are usually ________ at night because ________.

According to the best scientific evidence currently available,there is no reason to be hopeful that the planet's ecosystems will readily and positively adapt to projected changes in climate brought about by anthropogenic CO2 \mathrm{CO}_{2} CO2​ emissions.

Artichokes,olives,and almonds are commercially only produced in the ________ biome.

Establishing protected areas for the preservation of ecosystems,based on the principles of island biogeography,is part of a program to set up

Biogeographical realms usually correspond to continents.

Longleaf,shortleaf,pitch,loblolly,red pines,and eastern hemlock are characteristic of which biome in North America?

Deep tap roots,waxy leaf coatings,and succulence are all adaptations to

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Humans have identified species while the working estimate is estimated species on Earth.

Temperatures in deserts are usually at night because .

According to the best scientific evidence currently available,there is no reason to be hopeful that the planet's ecosystems will readily and positively adapt to projected changes in climate brought about by anthropogenic $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ emissions.