Question 1

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Accepted Answer

Each year, an area the size of the state

Question 2

This biome occupies more than one-third of the Earth's land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation, low precipitation, and high potential evapotranspiration.

Accepted Answer

A)  deserts 
B)  midlatitude grasslands 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  Mediterranean shrubland 
A)  deserts 
B)  midlatitude grasslands 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  Mediterranean shrubland

Question 3

"Wallace's line," which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another, is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America, particularly in Venezuela.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Biomes are defined based on idealized potential mature vegetation in a given area rather than the actual vegetation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Earth's largest living organism in terms of biomass is the

Accepted Answer

A)  baobab (Adansonia digitata). 
B)  giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 
C)  bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). 
D)  sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). 
A)  baobab (Adansonia digitata). 
B)  giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 
C)  bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). 
D)  sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis).

Question 7

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Accepted Answer

A)  An invasive species is any non-native introduced species, whether it becomes established or not. 
B)  Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area, taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C)  Dispersal, even if anthropogenic, is a normal biogeographic process and, therefore, no cause of alarm. 
D)  Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species. 
A)  An invasive species is any non-native introduced species, whether it becomes established or not. 
B)  Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area, taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C)  Dispersal, even if anthropogenic, is a normal biogeographic process and, therefore, no cause of alarm. 
D)  Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species.

Question 8

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The climate of the tropical rain forest biome is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  consistently warm, but seasonally dry. 
B)  having a distinct cold and warm season. 
C)  mild winter with a very hot summer. 
D)  consistently warm and wet. 
A)  consistently warm, but seasonally dry. 
B)  having a distinct cold and warm season. 
C)  mild winter with a very hot summer. 
D)  consistently warm and wet.

Question 10

This biome occurs in equatorial regions with erratic rainfall and typically occur on the margins of tropic rainforests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediterranean shrubland 
B)  temperate rain forest 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  tropical seasonal forest and scrub 
A)  Mediterranean shrubland 
B)  temperate rain forest 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  tropical seasonal forest and scrub

Question 11

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought, grazing by large herbivores, and fire.

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical rain forest 
B)  desert 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  Mediterranean shrubland 
A)  tropical rain forest 
B)  desert 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  Mediterranean shrubland

Question 12

Invasive species represent a threat to biodiversity worldwide. Based on either the examples presented in the textbook or outside sources, describe several invasive species of concern in your area. What factors contributed to their spread. Why are these species of concern, both in a broad context, as well as within your area.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on

Question 13

Which of the following is not an anthropogenic biome?

Accepted Answer

A)  residential rangelands 
B)  populated forest 
C)  pastoral village 
D)  boreal and montane forest 
A)  residential rangelands 
B)  populated forest 
C)  pastoral village 
D)  boreal and montane forest

Question 14

Discuss the concept of the biome, including the various factors used to characterize one.

Accepted Answer

The biome concept defines world into lar

Question 15

Fire is an important maintenance factor in the tropical savanna and midlatitude grasslands biomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Home to the endangered Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), this biome is now characterized by anthropogenic disturbance and mostly secondary-growth forest.

Accepted Answer

A)  midlatitude grassland 
B)  temperate rain forest 
C)  Arctic and alpine tundra 
D)  desert 
A)  midlatitude grassland 
B)  temperate rain forest 
C)  Arctic and alpine tundra 
D)  desert

Question 17

The soils of the boreal forest acidic and leached of humus and clays, belonging to the ________ soil order.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxisols 
B)  Andisols 
C)  Spodosols 
D)  Entisols 
A)  Oxisols 
B)  Andisols 
C)  Spodosols 
D)  Entisols

Question 18

Trees and shrubs that seasonally loose their leaves are called

Accepted Answer

A)  evergreens. 
B)  annual herbs. 
C)  deciduous. 
D)  bryophytes. 
A)  evergreens. 
B)  annual herbs. 
C)  deciduous. 
D)  bryophytes.

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

This biome occupies more than one-third of the Earth's land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation, low precipitation, and high potential evapotranspiration.

"Wallace's line," which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another, is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America, particularly in Venezuela.

Biomes are defined based on idealized potential mature vegetation in a given area rather than the actual vegetation.

The Earth's largest living organism in terms of biomass is the

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

The climate of the tropical rain forest biome is best described as

This biome occurs in equatorial regions with erratic rainfall and typically occur on the margins of tropic rainforests.

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought, grazing by large herbivores, and fire.

Which of the following is not an anthropogenic biome?

Discuss the concept of the biome, including the various factors used to characterize one.

Fire is an important maintenance factor in the tropical savanna and midlatitude grasslands biomes.

Home to the endangered Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), this biome is now characterized by anthropogenic disturbance and mostly secondary-growth forest.

The soils of the boreal forest acidic and leached of humus and clays, belonging to the ________ soil order.

Trees and shrubs that seasonally loose their leaves are called

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Exam 20: Terrestrial Biomes

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

This biome occupies more than one-third of the Earth's land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation, low precipitation, and high potential evapotranspiration.

"Wallace's line," which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another, is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America, particularly in Venezuela.

Biomes are defined based on idealized potential mature vegetation in a given area rather than the actual vegetation.

The Earth's largest living organism in terms of biomass is the

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

The climate of the tropical rain forest biome is best described as

This biome occurs in equatorial regions with erratic rainfall and typically occur on the margins of tropic rainforests.

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought, grazing by large herbivores, and fire.

Which of the following is not an anthropogenic biome?

Discuss the concept of the biome, including the various factors used to characterize one.

Fire is an important maintenance factor in the tropical savanna and midlatitude grasslands biomes.

Home to the endangered Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), this biome is now characterized by anthropogenic disturbance and mostly secondary-growth forest.

The soils of the boreal forest acidic and leached of humus and clays, belonging to the ________ soil order.

Trees and shrubs that seasonally loose their leaves are called

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

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