Question 1

In the ocean, green algae grow in the ____________________ zone, but not in deeper zones.

Accepted Answer

euphotic

Question 2

Many inland wetlands have been drained or filled to grow crops or have been covered with concrete, asphalt, and buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In ____________________, a type of grassland, ice and snow generally cover the ground.

Accepted Answer

Arctic tundra

Question 4

A connected loop of deep and shallow ocean currents transports warm and cool water to various parts of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Marshes, swamps, and prairie potholes are all examples of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

inland wet

Question 6

During El Niño conditions, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ocean currents accelerate in the Pacific Ocean, bringing warmer weather to Japan 
B)  ocean currents slow in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing cooler weather to Europe 
C)  the thermocline throughout the Pacific Ocean deepens 
D)  the thermocline in the central Atlantic Ocean rises, bringing cold, deep water to the surface 
E)  the thermocline in the eastern Pacific Ocean deepens, disrupting upwelling 
A)  ocean currents accelerate in the Pacific Ocean, bringing warmer weather to Japan 
B)  ocean currents slow in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing cooler weather to Europe 
C)  the thermocline throughout the Pacific Ocean deepens 
D)  the thermocline in the central Atlantic Ocean rises, bringing cold, deep water to the surface 
E)  the thermocline in the eastern Pacific Ocean deepens, disrupting upwelling

Question 7

Briefly describe how mountains can offset global warming.

Accepted Answer

Mountaintops are covered with

Question 8

A forest in northern Canada would be an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a temperate deciduous forest 
B)  a broadleaf forest 
C)  a boreal forest 
D)  a coastal coniferous forest 
E)  a temperate coniferous forest 
A)  a temperate deciduous forest 
B)  a broadleaf forest 
C)  a boreal forest 
D)  a coastal coniferous forest 
E)  a temperate coniferous forest

Question 9

Some desert plants reduce evaporation by closing their pores during the day and opening them at night to take up ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some desert plants reduce evaporation by closing...

Question 10

Overgrazing is a type of human activity that has a major impact human on grassland ecosystems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The second graph above shows temperature and precipitation in a cold desert. Wildflowers in temperate deserts typically bloom in March or April. What month of the year would you expect to see flowers bloom in the cold desert?

Accepted Answer

In the cold desert, one would

Question 12

The Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans are actually a single and continuous body of saltwater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On the evening news, there is a forecast of sunny weather for the next day with a high temperature 10°F warmer than today. This is an example of climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When water temperature changes rapidly between two layers, that region of water is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When water temperature changes rapidly between two...

Question 15

Oak, hickory, maple, poplar, and birch are typical tree species in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  boreal forest 
B)  tropical rainforest 
C)  temperate rainforest 
D)  temperate deciduous forest 
E)  coastal coniferous forest 
A)  boreal forest 
B)  tropical rainforest 
C)  temperate rainforest 
D)  temperate deciduous forest 
E)  coastal coniferous forest

Question 16

Which one of the three major principles of sustainability is a driving force behind climate and biodiversity? Include in your answer an explanation of why this is true.

Accepted Answer

Solar energy is a major driving force be

Question 17

In the western United States, an area called the Great Basin contains many mountain ranges that are separated from each other by high desert. Because these mountain ranges provide sanctuary for some species, they could be called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  taiga reserves 
B)  islands of biodiversity 
C)  broadleaf deciduous reserves 
D)  grazing animal reserves 
E)  island reserves 
A)  taiga reserves 
B)  islands of biodiversity 
C)  broadleaf deciduous reserves 
D)  grazing animal reserves 
E)  island reserves

Question 18

Mountains ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have deep, rich soils 
B)  recover quickly from vegetation loss 
C)  do not affect climate 
D)  have little biodiversity 
E)  serve as sanctuaries for animals that are driven from lowland areas 
A)  have deep, rich soils 
B)  recover quickly from vegetation loss 
C)  do not affect climate 
D)  have little biodiversity 
E)  serve as sanctuaries for animals that are driven from lowland areas

Question 19

The transition zone between two ecosystems or biomes is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bioline 
B)  interbiome 
C)  buffer 
D)  bio-boundary 
E)  ecotone 
A)  bioline 
B)  interbiome 
C)  buffer 
D)  bio-boundary 
E)  ecotone

Question 20

Which of the following trees is characteristic of tropical coastal wetlands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cypress 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Mangrove 
D)  Palm 
E)  Live oak 
A)  Cypress 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Mangrove 
D)  Palm 
E)  Live oak

In the ocean, green algae grow in the ____________________ zone, but not in deeper zones.

Many inland wetlands have been drained or filled to grow crops or have been covered with concrete, asphalt, and buildings.

In ____________________, a type of grassland, ice and snow generally cover the ground.

A connected loop of deep and shallow ocean currents transports warm and cool water to various parts of the earth.

Marshes, swamps, and prairie potholes are all examples of ____________________.

During El Niño conditions, ____.

Briefly describe how mountains can offset global warming.

A forest in northern Canada would be an example of ____.

Some desert plants reduce evaporation by closing their pores during the day and opening them at night to take up ____________________.

Overgrazing is a type of human activity that has a major impact human on grassland ecosystems.

The second graph above shows temperature and precipitation in a cold desert. Wildflowers in temperate deserts typically bloom in March or April. What month of the year would you expect to see flowers bloom in the cold desert?

The Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans are actually a single and continuous body of saltwater.

On the evening news, there is a forecast of sunny weather for the next day with a high temperature 10°F warmer than today. This is an example of climate.

When water temperature changes rapidly between two layers, that region of water is called a(n) ____________________.

Oak, hickory, maple, poplar, and birch are typical tree species in the ____.

Which one of the three major principles of sustainability is a driving force behind climate and biodiversity? Include in your answer an explanation of why this is true.

In the western United States, an area called the Great Basin contains many mountain ranges that are separated from each other by high desert. Because these mountain ranges provide sanctuary for some species, they could be called ____.

Mountains ____.

The transition zone between two ecosystems or biomes is called a(n) ____.

Which of the following trees is characteristic of tropical coastal wetlands?

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Exam 7: Climate and Biodiversity

In the ocean, green algae grow in the ____________________ zone, but not in deeper zones.

Many inland wetlands have been drained or filled to grow crops or have been covered with concrete, asphalt, and buildings.

In ____________________, a type of grassland, ice and snow generally cover the ground.

A connected loop of deep and shallow ocean currents transports warm and cool water to various parts of the earth.

Marshes, swamps, and prairie potholes are all examples of ____________________.

During El Niño conditions, ____.

Briefly describe how mountains can offset global warming.

A forest in northern Canada would be an example of ____.

Some desert plants reduce evaporation by closing their pores during the day and opening them at night to take up ____________________.

Overgrazing is a type of human activity that has a major impact human on grassland ecosystems.

The second graph above shows temperature and precipitation in a cold desert. Wildflowers in temperate deserts typically bloom in March or April. What month of the year would you expect to see flowers bloom in the cold desert?

The Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans are actually a single and continuous body of saltwater.

On the evening news, there is a forecast of sunny weather for the next day with a high temperature 10°F warmer than today. This is an example of climate.

When water temperature changes rapidly between two layers, that region of water is called a(n) ____________________.

Oak, hickory, maple, poplar, and birch are typical tree species in the ____.

Which one of the three major principles of sustainability is a driving force behind climate and biodiversity? Include in your answer an explanation of why this is true.

In the western United States, an area called the Great Basin contains many mountain ranges that are separated from each other by high desert. Because these mountain ranges provide sanctuary for some species, they could be called ____.

Mountains ____.

The transition zone between two ecosystems or biomes is called a(n) ____.

Which of the following trees is characteristic of tropical coastal wetlands?

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Science, Matter, Energy and Systems

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Species Interactions, Ecological Succession and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species

Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems

Food Production and the Environment

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics and Worldviews

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