Question 1

Buttress roots characterize trees in which of the following forest types?

Accepted Answer

A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) needleleaf forest 
E) coastal needleleaf forest 
A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) needleleaf forest 
E) coastal needleleaf forest A

Question 2

The ________________ is dominated low trees with thick,leathery leaves that are well adapted to the long drought of the Mediterranean climate.

Accepted Answer

A) Semi Desert 
B) Mid-latitude Deciduous Forrest 
C) Needle leaf Forest 
D) Savanna 
E) Sclerphyll Forest 
A) Semi Desert 
B) Mid-latitude Deciduous Forrest 
C) Needle leaf Forest 
D) Savanna 
E) Sclerphyll Forest E

Question 3

Which of the following regions is often dominated by lichens?

Accepted Answer

A) wet equatorial regions 
B) dry tropical regions 
C) steppe and prairie 
D) desert regions 
E) alpine and arctic regions 
A) wet equatorial regions 
B) dry tropical regions 
C) steppe and prairie 
D) desert regions 
E) alpine and arctic regions E

Question 4

Mid-latitude deciduous forests are associated with moist continental climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which of the following vegetation types would expect to see few plants at the ground level?

Accepted Answer

A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) tall-grass prarie 
E) steppe 
A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) tall-grass prarie 
E) steppe

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a grassland?

Accepted Answer

A) Sclerophyll region of the Mediterranean 
B) Savanna of Africa 
C) Pampa region of South America 
D) Thorntree semidesert of Africa 
E) Chaparral of the south western US 
A) Sclerophyll region of the Mediterranean 
B) Savanna of Africa 
C) Pampa region of South America 
D) Thorntree semidesert of Africa 
E) Chaparral of the south western US

Question 7

The laurel forests of the southeastern US may be classified as which of the following forest types?

Accepted Answer

A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) needleleaf forest 
E) coastal needleleaf forest 
A) low-latitude rainforest 
B) subtropical evergreen forest 
C) mid-latitude deciduous forest 
D) needleleaf forest 
E) coastal needleleaf forest

Question 8

Compare and contrast the natural vegetation of your region with the human-influenced vegetation of your region.What historical events were responsible for these changes?

Accepted Answer

The natural vegetation of my region is c

Question 9

In a transect from the Tropic of Cancer toward the Arctic Circle,which of the following would be the correct order of vegetation types?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical desert,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,midlatitude deciduous forest 
B) Tropical desert,sclerophyll forest,subtropical steppe,midlatitude deciduous forest 
C) Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,savanna grassland,tropical scrub,tropical desert 
D) Equatorial rainforest,savanna grassland,savanna woodland,tropical scrub,tropical desert 
E) Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,tropical desert 
A) Tropical desert,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,midlatitude deciduous forest 
B) Tropical desert,sclerophyll forest,subtropical steppe,midlatitude deciduous forest 
C) Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,savanna grassland,tropical scrub,tropical desert 
D) Equatorial rainforest,savanna grassland,savanna woodland,tropical scrub,tropical desert 
E) Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,tropical desert

Question 10

Which of the following features does not characterize the plants found in tundra biomes?

Accepted Answer

A) tolerant of water logged conditions 
B) drought tolerant 
C) small in size 
D) tolerant of long periods of cold temperatures 
E) scattered shrubs and trees 
A) tolerant of water logged conditions 
B) drought tolerant 
C) small in size 
D) tolerant of long periods of cold temperatures 
E) scattered shrubs and trees

Question 11

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the low to high altitudes

Accepted Answer

A transect of vegetation types from low

Question 12

In the savanna biome frequent fires encourage the growth of trees and limit the growth of grasses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Low latitude rainforest never occurs where there is a dry season.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Pampa is an example of the Tall Grass Prairie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with moist continental climates climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Subtropical needleleaf forest 
B) Thorntree - Tall Grass 
C) Tall grass Prairie 
D) Savanna woodland 
E) Sclerophyll forest 
A) Subtropical needleleaf forest 
B) Thorntree - Tall Grass 
C) Tall grass Prairie 
D) Savanna woodland 
E) Sclerophyll forest

Question 16

Ecosystems fall into two major groups,marine and terrestrial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which of the following locations would you find alpine tundra?

Accepted Answer

A) Above the tree line and with snow and ice all year round 
B) Above the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws 
C) Below the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws 
D) Below the tree line and with periods of constant darkness or daylight 
E) Below the tree line and with desert-type vegetation 
A) Above the tree line and with snow and ice all year round 
B) Above the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws 
C) Below the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws 
D) Below the tree line and with periods of constant darkness or daylight 
E) Below the tree line and with desert-type vegetation

Question 18

Compare and contrast the different types of grassland with particular reference to the density of plants and the characteristics of the plants themselves.

Accepted Answer

Grasslands can be broadly categorized in

Question 19

Describe and explain the natural vegetation of your region with reference to the prevailing climate type.

Accepted Answer

The natural vegetation of my region is p

Question 20

Describe and explain the differing degree of plant densities inherent in different vegetation types.

Accepted Answer

Plant densities can vary greatly dependi

Buttress roots characterize trees in which of the following forest types?

The ________________ is dominated low trees with thick,leathery leaves that are well adapted to the long drought of the Mediterranean climate.

Which of the following regions is often dominated by lichens?

Mid-latitude deciduous forests are associated with moist continental climates.

In which of the following vegetation types would expect to see few plants at the ground level?

Which of the following is an example of a grassland?

The laurel forests of the southeastern US may be classified as which of the following forest types?

Compare and contrast the natural vegetation of your region with the human-influenced vegetation of your region.What historical events were responsible for these changes?

In a transect from the Tropic of Cancer toward the Arctic Circle,which of the following would be the correct order of vegetation types?

Which of the following features does not characterize the plants found in tundra biomes?

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the low to high altitudes

In the savanna biome frequent fires encourage the growth of trees and limit the growth of grasses.

Low latitude rainforest never occurs where there is a dry season.

The Pampa is an example of the Tall Grass Prairie.

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with moist continental climates climates?

Ecosystems fall into two major groups,marine and terrestrial.

In which of the following locations would you find alpine tundra?

Compare and contrast the different types of grassland with particular reference to the density of plants and the characteristics of the plants themselves.

Describe and explain the natural vegetation of your region with reference to the prevailing climate type.

Describe and explain the differing degree of plant densities inherent in different vegetation types.

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Buttress roots characterize trees in which of the following forest types?

The ________________ is dominated low trees with thick,leathery leaves that are well adapted to the long drought of the Mediterranean climate.

Which of the following regions is often dominated by lichens?

Mid-latitude deciduous forests are associated with moist continental climates.

In which of the following vegetation types would expect to see few plants at the ground level?

Which of the following is an example of a grassland?

The laurel forests of the southeastern US may be classified as which of the following forest types?

Compare and contrast the natural vegetation of your region with the human-influenced vegetation of your region.What historical events were responsible for these changes?

In a transect from the Tropic of Cancer toward the Arctic Circle,which of the following would be the correct order of vegetation types?

Which of the following features does not characterize the plants found in tundra biomes?

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the low to high altitudes

In the savanna biome frequent fires encourage the growth of trees and limit the growth of grasses.

Low latitude rainforest never occurs where there is a dry season.

The Pampa is an example of the Tall Grass Prairie.

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with moist continental climates climates?

Ecosystems fall into two major groups,marine and terrestrial.

In which of the following locations would you find alpine tundra?

Compare and contrast the different types of grassland with particular reference to the density of plants and the characteristics of the plants themselves.

Describe and explain the natural vegetation of your region with reference to the prevailing climate type.

Describe and explain the differing degree of plant densities inherent in different vegetation types.

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Biogeographic Processes

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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