Question 1

The ________ provides the best scale for geographic examination of world distributions of plants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ provides the best scale for...

Question 2

Weak, pliable stems which do not give support to a plant are an identifying characteristic of a

Accepted Answer

A)  xerophyte. 
B)  neophyte. 
C)  succulent. 
D)  hygrophyte. 
E)  phreatophyte. 
A)  xerophyte. 
B)  neophyte. 
C)  succulent. 
D)  hygrophyte. 
E)  phreatophyte.

Question 3

The reason that treelines at the same latitudes north and south of the Equator occur at different altitudes is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the varying solar radiation received by each hemisphere 
B)  that there are few mountains in the Southern Hemisphere 
C)  the Sun is usually higher in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere 
D)  that there is more ocean in the Southern Hemisphere 
E)  unknown 
A)  the varying solar radiation received by each hemisphere 
B)  that there are few mountains in the Southern Hemisphere 
C)  the Sun is usually higher in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere 
D)  that there is more ocean in the Southern Hemisphere 
E)  unknown

Question 4

The gymnosperms were more widespread in the past than recently and are now represented by the pines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the desert biome, ________ is (are) rapid for almost all forms of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  evolutionary anatomical applications 
C)  evolutionary physiological adaptations 
D)  the rate of perspiration ("sweating") 
E)  rate of reproduction 
A)  extinction 
B)  evolutionary anatomical applications 
C)  evolutionary physiological adaptations 
D)  the rate of perspiration ("sweating") 
E)  rate of reproduction

Question 6

Describe the current world situation regarding the removal of rainforest vegetation. Highlight the environmental concerns associated with this deforestation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the current world situation regarding the...

Question 7

A blastocyst in a desert animal might develop only when the environmental variables are favorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In considering the major vegetational associations, we should remember that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deforestation has accounted for it all 
B)  extraterrestrial factors have created the boundaries 
C)  they have been stable for a billion years 
D)  they have been around as long as the Earth 
E)  change is inevitable 
A)  deforestation has accounted for it all 
B)  extraterrestrial factors have created the boundaries 
C)  they have been stable for a billion years 
D)  they have been around as long as the Earth 
E)  change is inevitable

Question 9

All wetland vegetation falls into the category of riparian vegetation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Authorities commonly accept ________ biomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  47 
A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  47

Question 11

"Xerophytic" is a synonym for "succulent".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The hardwood broadleaf deciduous trees around the world are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eucalyptus 
B)  angiosperms 
C)  gymnosperms 
D)  acacias 
E)  none of the above 
A)  eucalyptus 
B)  angiosperms 
C)  gymnosperms 
D)  acacias 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The timing of an entire life cycle into a few days after a rain and then followed by a long period of dormancy is a characteristic of ________ plants.

Accepted Answer

A)  xerophytic 
B)  hydrophytic 
C)  hygrophtic 
D)  most 
E)  tall 
A)  xerophytic 
B)  hydrophytic 
C)  hygrophtic 
D)  most 
E)  tall

Question 14

The three "seasons" in the savanna are wet, dry, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three "seasons" in the savanna are...

Question 15

Which of the following facilitated the interchange of animals between the Nearctic and Palearctic regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  the melting of ice at the end of the Ice Age 
B)  the Bering Land Bridge 
C)  the ice of the Arctic Ocean 
D)  the drifting of the continents 
E)  the formation of the Rocky Mountains 
A)  the melting of ice at the end of the Ice Age 
B)  the Bering Land Bridge 
C)  the ice of the Arctic Ocean 
D)  the drifting of the continents 
E)  the formation of the Rocky Mountains

Question 16

Midlatitude grasslands dominated by short grasses are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Midlatitude grasslands dominated by short grasses are...

Question 17

Taproots, thorns, and fleshy stems are characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A)  annuals. 
B)  xerophytes. 
C)  deciduous plants. 
D)  plants with little environmental specialization. 
E)  tundra vegetation. 
A)  annuals. 
B)  xerophytes. 
C)  deciduous plants. 
D)  plants with little environmental specialization. 
E)  tundra vegetation.

Question 18

The few trees that are in an area of midlatitude grassland biome probably would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conifers 
B)  hygrophytes 
C)  riparian 
D)  nomadic 
E)  lost 
A)  conifers 
B)  hygrophytes 
C)  riparian 
D)  nomadic 
E)  lost

Question 19

An alternate term for tropical rainforest biomes is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chaparral 
B)  savanna 
C)  selva 
D)  jungle 
E)  prairie 
A)  chaparral 
B)  savanna 
C)  selva 
D)  jungle 
E)  prairie

Question 20

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hygrophytic 
B)  xerophytic 
C)  edaphic 
D)  marsupials 
E)  taxonomic 
A)  hygrophytic 
B)  xerophytic 
C)  edaphic 
D)  marsupials 
E)  taxonomic

The ________ provides the best scale for geographic examination of world distributions of plants.

Weak, pliable stems which do not give support to a plant are an identifying characteristic of a

The reason that treelines at the same latitudes north and south of the Equator occur at different altitudes is ________.

The gymnosperms were more widespread in the past than recently and are now represented by the pines.

In the desert biome, ________ is (are) rapid for almost all forms of life.

Describe the current world situation regarding the removal of rainforest vegetation. Highlight the environmental concerns associated with this deforestation.

A blastocyst in a desert animal might develop only when the environmental variables are favorable.

In considering the major vegetational associations, we should remember that ________.

All wetland vegetation falls into the category of riparian vegetation.

Authorities commonly accept ________ biomes.

"Xerophytic" is a synonym for "succulent".

The hardwood broadleaf deciduous trees around the world are ________.

The timing of an entire life cycle into a few days after a rain and then followed by a long period of dormancy is a characteristic of ________ plants.

The three "seasons" in the savanna are wet, dry, and ________.

Which of the following facilitated the interchange of animals between the Nearctic and Palearctic regions?

Midlatitude grasslands dominated by short grasses are known as ________.

Taproots, thorns, and fleshy stems are characteristics of

The few trees that are in an area of midlatitude grassland biome probably would be ________.

An alternate term for tropical rainforest biomes is ________.

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________.

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Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

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Exam 11: Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

The ________ provides the best scale for geographic examination of world distributions of plants.

Weak, pliable stems which do not give support to a plant are an identifying characteristic of a

The reason that treelines at the same latitudes north and south of the Equator occur at different altitudes is ________.

The gymnosperms were more widespread in the past than recently and are now represented by the pines.

In the desert biome, ________ is (are) rapid for almost all forms of life.

Describe the current world situation regarding the removal of rainforest vegetation. Highlight the environmental concerns associated with this deforestation.

A blastocyst in a desert animal might develop only when the environmental variables are favorable.

In considering the major vegetational associations, we should remember that ________.

All wetland vegetation falls into the category of riparian vegetation.

Authorities commonly accept ________ biomes.

"Xerophytic" is a synonym for "succulent".

The hardwood broadleaf deciduous trees around the world are ________.

The timing of an entire life cycle into a few days after a rain and then followed by a long period of dormancy is a characteristic of ________ plants.

The three "seasons" in the savanna are wet, dry, and ________.

Which of the following facilitated the interchange of animals between the Nearctic and Palearctic regions?

Midlatitude grasslands dominated by short grasses are known as ________.

Taproots, thorns, and fleshy stems are characteristics of

The few trees that are in an area of midlatitude grassland biome probably would be ________.

An alternate term for tropical rainforest biomes is ________.

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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