Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: characterized by hardwood trees that lose their leaves in winter

Accepted Answer

The Answer of temperate deciduous forest and tropical rain forest is...

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: the world's largest biome

Accepted Answer

The Answer of desert and tundra and temperate grassland and is...

Question 3

The tropical rain forest biome is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  high density of plants, but nutrient poor soil. 
B)  high density of plants and nutrient rich soil. 
C)  low density of plants due to nutrient poor soil. 
D)  low density of plants, yet nutrient rich soil. 
E)  intermediate density of plants and intermediate nutrient supply. 
A)  high density of plants, but nutrient poor soil. 
B)  high density of plants and nutrient rich soil. 
C)  low density of plants due to nutrient poor soil. 
D)  low density of plants, yet nutrient rich soil. 
E)  intermediate density of plants and intermediate nutrient supply.

Question 4

Sponges and brittle stars are members of the ____ category of organisms:

Accepted Answer

A)  nekton 
B)  phytoplankton 
C)  zooplankton 
D)  benthos 
E)  profundal zone 
A)  nekton 
B)  phytoplankton 
C)  zooplankton 
D)  benthos 
E)  profundal zone

Question 5

Figure 56-2 ​
 
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Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 and 4 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  3 and 4 
D)  1 and 2 
E)  1 and 3 
A)  2 and 4 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  3 and 4 
D)  1 and 2 
E)  1 and 3

Question 6

Which biome has the greatest number of distinct layers of vegetation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Savanna 
B)  Tropical rain forest 
C)  Desert 
D)  Chaparral 
E)  Grassland 
A)  Savanna 
B)  Tropical rain forest 
C)  Desert 
D)  Chaparral 
E)  Grassland

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: bottom layer of the system; depends on organic matter that drifts down from the upper zones

Accepted Answer

The Answer of estuary and profundal zone and flowing-water ecosystem is...

Question 8

Near the poles, what is generally the overriding climate factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperature 
B)  Precipitation 
C)  Latitude 
D)  Altitude 
E)  pH 
A)  Temperature 
B)  Precipitation 
C)  Latitude 
D)  Altitude 
E)  pH

Question 9

The transition zone between biomes is called an ecotone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: shortgrass prairie

Accepted Answer

The Answer of desert and chaparral and temperate grassland and is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: vegetation is mostly evergreen shrubs, such as scrub oak

Accepted Answer

The Answer of temperate rain forest and tropical rain forest is...

Question 12

The hadal zone is that part of the benthic environment deeper than 6000 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

Accepted Answer

A)  nekton. 
B)  phytoplankton. 
C)  zooplankton. 
D)  benthos. 
E)  profundal microorganisms. 
A)  nekton. 
B)  phytoplankton. 
C)  zooplankton. 
D)  benthos. 
E)  profundal microorganisms.

Question 14

The chaparral biome is characterized by grasses as high as 2 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are no trees in the tundra because:

Accepted Answer

A)  of the short growing season. 
B)  of the limited supply of nutrients in the soil. 
C)  of limited root penetration due to permafrost. 
D)  of limited precipitation. 
E)  of low temperatures. 
A)  of the short growing season. 
B)  of the limited supply of nutrients in the soil. 
C)  of limited root penetration due to permafrost. 
D)  of limited precipitation. 
E)  of low temperatures.

Question 16

Climates characteristic of the Mediterranean region are also common in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nebraska. 
B)  New York. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Hawaii. 
E)  California. 
A)  Nebraska. 
B)  New York. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Hawaii. 
E)  California.

Question 17

Based on the temperature range and precipitation, which area in the accompanying figure is dominated by pine trees?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: water levels and salinity fluctuate frequently

Accepted Answer

The Answer of flowing-water ecosystem and benthic zone and estuary is...

Question 19

Small lakes and ponds usually lack a profundal zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Figure 56-1 ​
 
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Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

Accepted Answer

A)  300−400 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C 
B)  200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C 
C)  200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C 
D)  150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C 
E)  150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C 
A)  300−400 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C 
B)  200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C 
C)  200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C 
D)  150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C 
E)  150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C

Exam 56: Ecology and the Geography of Life

The tropical rain forest biome is characterized by:

Sponges and brittle stars are members of the ____ category of organisms:

Figure 56-2 ​ ​ Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

Which biome has the greatest number of distinct layers of vegetation?

Near the poles, what is generally the overriding climate factor?

The transition zone between biomes is called an ecotone.

The hadal zone is that part of the benthic environment deeper than 6000 m.

Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

The chaparral biome is characterized by grasses as high as 2 m.

There are no trees in the tundra because:

Climates characteristic of the Mediterranean region are also common in:

Based on the temperature range and precipitation, which area in the accompanying figure is dominated by pine trees?

Small lakes and ponds usually lack a profundal zone.

Figure 56-1 ​ ​ Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

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Figure 56-2 Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

Figure 56-1 Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?