Question 1

The number or variety of species in an area is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological diversity. 
B)  species diversity. 
C)  functional diversity. 
D)  biodiversity. 
E)  genetic diversity. 
A)  ecological diversity. 
B)  species diversity. 
C)  functional diversity. 
D)  biodiversity. 
E)  genetic diversity.

Question 2

Individuals,not populations,evolve to become genetically different.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Deserts are primarily located in the hot,tropical regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are marine life zones except

Accepted Answer

A)  euphotic zone. 
B)  bathyal zone. 
C)  abyssal zone. 
D)  coastal zone. 
E)  source zone. 
A)  euphotic zone. 
B)  bathyal zone. 
C)  abyssal zone. 
D)  coastal zone. 
E)  source zone.

Question 5

A early population of fish migrate to two different areas in search of food and become isolated.The fish in each area evolve to a point where they can no longer interbreed. This process is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

speciation

Question 6

-On the temperate-zone lake figure,choose the zone primarily inhabited by invertebrates,such as decomposers,that can live in the low oxygen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-On the temperate-zone lake figure,choose the...

Question 7

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation are the only two processes that affect the number and types of species on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following results in the loss of the most species?

Accepted Answer

A)  background extinction 
B)  mass depletion 
C)  adaptive radiation 
D)  speciation 
E)  reproductive isolation 
A)  background extinction 
B)  mass depletion 
C)  adaptive radiation 
D)  speciation 
E)  reproductive isolation

Question 9

Distinguish genetic engineering from artificial selection.

Accepted Answer

Artificial selection is when h

Question 10

Why do rivers and lakes support different life zones?

Accepted Answer

The movement of water in river

Question 11

Natural selection can only occur if a heritable trait can be passed on to offspring at a higher rate than other individuals in a population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Difference in genes among organisms of the same species is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological diversity. 
B)  species diversity. 
C)  functional diversity. 
D)  biodiversity. 
E)  genetic diversity. 
A)  ecological diversity. 
B)  species diversity. 
C)  functional diversity. 
D)  biodiversity. 
E)  genetic diversity.

Question 13

The twilight (dimly lit)zone of the sea is the

Accepted Answer

A)  euphotic zone. 
B)  abyssal zone. 
C)  bathyal zone. 
D)  coastal zone. 
E)  benthic zone. 
A)  euphotic zone. 
B)  abyssal zone. 
C)  bathyal zone. 
D)  coastal zone. 
E)  benthic zone.

Question 14

What are the two most important factors determining the climate of an area?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature and ocean currents 
B)  precipitation and light 
C)  temperature and precipitation 
D)  light and temperature 
E)  geographic terrain and precipitation 
A)  temperature and ocean currents 
B)  precipitation and light 
C)  temperature and precipitation 
D)  light and temperature 
E)  geographic terrain and precipitation

Question 15

Tectonic plate movements,volcanic eruptions,and earthquakes can cause the extinction of existing species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Deciduous forests are found in temperate regions while coniferous forests are found in sub-polar regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mutations can be caused by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraviolet light. 
B)  X rays. 
C)  certain chemicals. 
D)  injuries. 
E)  radioactivity. 
A)  ultraviolet light. 
B)  X rays. 
C)  certain chemicals. 
D)  injuries. 
E)  radioactivity.

Question 18

The variety of Earth's species and ecosystems is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The variety of Earth's species and ecosystems...

Question 19

Biomes are affected by ocean currents and water flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Briefly explain why desert ecosystems are particularly fragile.

Accepted Answer

Deserts are characterized by l

The number or variety of species in an area is called

Individuals,not populations,evolve to become genetically different.

Deserts are primarily located in the hot,tropical regions.

All of the following are marine life zones except

A early population of fish migrate to two different areas in search of food and become isolated.The fish in each area evolve to a point where they can no longer interbreed. This process is called ____________________.

-On the temperate-zone lake figure,choose the zone primarily inhabited by invertebrates,such as decomposers,that can live in the low oxygen.

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation are the only two processes that affect the number and types of species on Earth.

Which of the following results in the loss of the most species?

Distinguish genetic engineering from artificial selection.

Why do rivers and lakes support different life zones?

Natural selection can only occur if a heritable trait can be passed on to offspring at a higher rate than other individuals in a population.

Difference in genes among organisms of the same species is called

The twilight (dimly lit)zone of the sea is the

What are the two most important factors determining the climate of an area?

Tectonic plate movements,volcanic eruptions,and earthquakes can cause the extinction of existing species.

Deciduous forests are found in temperate regions while coniferous forests are found in sub-polar regions.

Mutations can be caused by all of the following except

The variety of Earth's species and ecosystems is called ____________________.

Biomes are affected by ocean currents and water flow.

Briefly explain why desert ecosystems are particularly fragile.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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Exam 3: Biodiversity and Evolution

The number or variety of species in an area is called

Individuals,not populations,evolve to become genetically different.

Deserts are primarily located in the hot,tropical regions.

All of the following are marine life zones except

A early population of fish migrate to two different areas in search of food and become isolated.The fish in each area evolve to a point where they can no longer interbreed. This process is called ____________________.

-On the temperate-zone lake figure,choose the zone primarily inhabited by invertebrates,such as decomposers,that can live in the low oxygen.

Geographic isolation and reproductive isolation are the only two processes that affect the number and types of species on Earth.

Which of the following results in the loss of the most species?

Distinguish genetic engineering from artificial selection.

Why do rivers and lakes support different life zones?

Natural selection can only occur if a heritable trait can be passed on to offspring at a higher rate than other individuals in a population.

Difference in genes among organisms of the same species is called

The twilight (dimly lit)zone of the sea is the

What are the two most important factors determining the climate of an area?

Tectonic plate movements,volcanic eruptions,and earthquakes can cause the extinction of existing species.

Deciduous forests are found in temperate regions while coniferous forests are found in sub-polar regions.

Mutations can be caused by all of the following except

The variety of Earth's species and ecosystems is called ____________________.

Biomes are affected by ocean currents and water flow.

Briefly explain why desert ecosystems are particularly fragile.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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