Question 1

How many principle biomes are listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 10 
C) 5 
D) 6 
E) 3 
A) 12 
B) 10 
C) 5 
D) 6 
E) 3

Question 2

Boreal forests 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 3

Plants that attach themselves to the trunks and branches of tropical trees are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) forbs 
B) epiphytes 
C) sclerophylls 
D) lichens 
E) emergent crowns 
A) forbs 
B) epiphytes 
C) sclerophylls 
D) lichens 
E) emergent crowns

Question 4

Which of the following characterizes steppe biomes?

Accepted Answer

A) thick,woody lianas 
B) seasonal shedding of leaves 
C) needle-shaped leaves 
D) numerous trees spaced far apart 
E) sparse clumps of plants 
A) thick,woody lianas 
B) seasonal shedding of leaves 
C) needle-shaped leaves 
D) numerous trees spaced far apart 
E) sparse clumps of plants

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the five principal biomes?

Accepted Answer

A) forest 
B) tundra 
C) savanna 
D) desert 
E) monsoon 
A) forest 
B) tundra 
C) savanna 
D) desert 
E) monsoon

Question 6

Natural Vegetation covers is dependant on human activity in many Biomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Needleleaf evergreen forest extends into lower latitudes wherever mountain ranges and high plateaus exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with Mediterranean 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 9

Using examples of well-known and familiar plants,describe the biomes from which they naturally originate and the physiological characteristics that suggest their origins.Examples could include,indoor plants,garden plants,or exotic fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Monsoon forests are comprised largely of evergreen tree species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chaparral vegetation is found in which of the following forest types?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Biomes may be broken down into smaller vegetation units referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) species 
B) life forms 
C) formation classes 
D) habitats 
E) climax communities 
A) species 
B) life forms 
C) formation classes 
D) habitats 
E) climax communities

Question 13

Which Formation Class of a Biome is typical in Eastern North America?

Accepted Answer

A) Monsoon Forest 
B) Semi Desert 
C) Tall Grass Prairie 
D) Mid-latitude Deciduous Forest 
E) Sclerophyll Vegegation 
A) Monsoon Forest 
B) Semi Desert 
C) Tall Grass Prairie 
D) Mid-latitude Deciduous Forest 
E) Sclerophyll Vegegation

Question 14

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the equator to the tropic of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A transect of vegetation types from the

Question 15

Compare and contrast the different types of forest with particular reference to the nature of the canopy and the characteristics of the trees.

Accepted Answer

Forests can be broadly categorized into

Question 16

Which of the following biomes is characterized by xerophytes?

Accepted Answer

A) forest 
B) tundra 
C) savanna 
D) desert 
E) monsoon 
A) forest 
B) tundra 
C) savanna 
D) desert 
E) monsoon

Question 17

The Subtropical Evergreen Needleleaf Forest only occurs in the Southeastern United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Organisms that can survive in regions with moderate to severe water shortages are in which Biome type.

Accepted Answer

A) tundra 
B) desert 
C) savanna 
D) forest 
E) grassland 
A) tundra 
B) desert 
C) savanna 
D) forest 
E) grassland

Question 19

Changes in transects of vegetation are largely gradational rather than abrupt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following characterizes low-latitude rainforest?

Accepted Answer

A) thick,woody lianas 
B) seasonal shedding of leaves 
C) needle-shaped leaves 
D) numerous trees spaced far apart 
E) sparse clumps of plants 
A) thick,woody lianas 
B) seasonal shedding of leaves 
C) needle-shaped leaves 
D) numerous trees spaced far apart 
E) sparse clumps of plants

How many principle biomes are listed in your text?

Boreal forests may be classified as which of the following forest types?

Plants that attach themselves to the trunks and branches of tropical trees are referred to as:

Which of the following characterizes steppe biomes?

Which of the following is not one of the five principal biomes?

Natural Vegetation covers is dependant on human activity in many Biomes.

Needleleaf evergreen forest extends into lower latitudes wherever mountain ranges and high plateaus exist.

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

Using examples of well-known and familiar plants,describe the biomes from which they naturally originate and the physiological characteristics that suggest their origins.Examples could include,indoor plants,garden plants,or exotic fruits and vegetables.

Monsoon forests are comprised largely of evergreen tree species.

Chaparral vegetation is found in which of the following forest types?

Biomes may be broken down into smaller vegetation units referred to as:

Which Formation Class of a Biome is typical in Eastern North America?

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the equator to the tropic of cancer.

Compare and contrast the different types of forest with particular reference to the nature of the canopy and the characteristics of the trees.

Which of the following biomes is characterized by xerophytes?

The Subtropical Evergreen Needleleaf Forest only occurs in the Southeastern United States.

Organisms that can survive in regions with moderate to severe water shortages are in which Biome type.

Changes in transects of vegetation are largely gradational rather than abrupt.

Which of the following characterizes low-latitude rainforest?

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Exam 9: Global Biogeography

How many principle biomes are listed in your text?

Boreal forests may be classified as which of the following forest types?

Plants that attach themselves to the trunks and branches of tropical trees are referred to as:

Which of the following characterizes steppe biomes?

Which of the following is not one of the five principal biomes?

Natural Vegetation covers is dependant on human activity in many Biomes.

Needleleaf evergreen forest extends into lower latitudes wherever mountain ranges and high plateaus exist.

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

Using examples of well-known and familiar plants,describe the biomes from which they naturally originate and the physiological characteristics that suggest their origins.Examples could include,indoor plants,garden plants,or exotic fruits and vegetables.

Monsoon forests are comprised largely of evergreen tree species.

Chaparral vegetation is found in which of the following forest types?

Biomes may be broken down into smaller vegetation units referred to as:

Which Formation Class of a Biome is typical in Eastern North America?

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the equator to the tropic of cancer.

Compare and contrast the different types of forest with particular reference to the nature of the canopy and the characteristics of the trees.

Which of the following biomes is characterized by xerophytes?

The Subtropical Evergreen Needleleaf Forest only occurs in the Southeastern United States.

Organisms that can survive in regions with moderate to severe water shortages are in which Biome type.

Changes in transects of vegetation are largely gradational rather than abrupt.

Which of the following characterizes low-latitude rainforest?

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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