Question 1

Why does the zebra mussel cause more trouble in North America than in its original home?

Accepted Answer

A)  In North America,the zebra mussel has a more suitable climate. 
B)  In North America,the zebra mussel has a better food supply. 
C)  In its native Eurasia,the zebra mussel has many predators that keep its population in check. 
D)  In North America,people cultivate zebra mussels and protect them from predators. 
A)  In North America,the zebra mussel has a more suitable climate. 
B)  In North America,the zebra mussel has a better food supply. 
C)  In its native Eurasia,the zebra mussel has many predators that keep its population in check. 
D)  In North America,people cultivate zebra mussels and protect them from predators. C

Question 2

Although the terms climate and weather are often used interchangeably,they are not the same thing;climate differs from weather in that

Accepted Answer

A)  weather includes amount of rainfall per year and climate does not. 
B)  climate is based on biomes,whereas weather is not. 
C)  climate describes long-term patterns,whereas weather describes short-term fluctuations. 
D)  climates are described in terms of long-term average temperature,and weather is described by other factors,such as prevailing winds. 
A)  weather includes amount of rainfall per year and climate does not. 
B)  climate is based on biomes,whereas weather is not. 
C)  climate describes long-term patterns,whereas weather describes short-term fluctuations. 
D)  climates are described in terms of long-term average temperature,and weather is described by other factors,such as prevailing winds. C

Question 3

The rotation of Earth causes winds to ________ as they move across the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

curve

Question 4

Temperature differences drive air movement in the six atmospheric convection cells with warm,moist air sinking and cool,dry air rising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Atmospheric circulation occurs primarily within one of the ________ major convection cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Atmospheric circulation occurs primarily within one of...

Question 6

Climate is more predictable than weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The particular type of terrestrial biome that develops is strongly influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  the animal species living in the area. 
B)  temperature,rainfall,and altitude. 
C)  other nearby biomes. 
D)  the plant species living in the area. 
A)  the animal species living in the area. 
B)  temperature,rainfall,and altitude. 
C)  other nearby biomes. 
D)  the plant species living in the area.

Question 8

Which of the following would best be considered an aspect of climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thunderstorm 
B)  average seasonal rainfall 
C)  a hurricane 
D)  a blizzard 
A)  a thunderstorm 
B)  average seasonal rainfall 
C)  a hurricane 
D)  a blizzard

Question 9

The deep waters of tropical lakes are home to very few life forms.What best explains the low number of organisms in deep water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sunlight is unable to penetrate deeply into the water column. 
B)  Deep-water organisms are secondary consumers,but in tropical lakes,there is very little primary production. 
C)  Rapid nutrient recycling in the warm upper layers of the lake uses nutrients before they reach deeper waters. 
D)  The warm surface water is too buoyant to permit mixing with cooler,heavier water at depth and results in low oxygen levels in deep water. 
A)  Sunlight is unable to penetrate deeply into the water column. 
B)  Deep-water organisms are secondary consumers,but in tropical lakes,there is very little primary production. 
C)  Rapid nutrient recycling in the warm upper layers of the lake uses nutrients before they reach deeper waters. 
D)  The warm surface water is too buoyant to permit mixing with cooler,heavier water at depth and results in low oxygen levels in deep water.

Question 10

The Gulf Stream moves about as much water as the average large river on land does.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Occupying more than 75 percent of Earth's surface,________ biomes are clearly the dominant habitat for life on this planet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Occupying more than 75 percent of Earth's...

Question 12

An ecosystem consists of both biotic (living)and ________ (nonliving)factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ecosystem consists of both biotic (living)and...

Question 13

The biosphere is defined as all the living organisms on Earth along with the ________ in which they live.

Accepted Answer

physical e

Question 14

Bogs and ponds form in the tundra during the summer because

Accepted Answer

A)  there is abundant rainfall at that time. 
B)  the permafrost melts. 
C)  highly vascularized plants release moisture into the soil. 
D)  cool temperatures promote low evaporation of melted ice in upper soil layers. 
A)  there is abundant rainfall at that time. 
B)  the permafrost melts. 
C)  highly vascularized plants release moisture into the soil. 
D)  cool temperatures promote low evaporation of melted ice in upper soil layers.

Question 15

Which of the following features is NOT a defining characteristic of aquatic biomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the dominant plants that live there 
B)  salt content 
C)  temperature 
D)  water depth 
A)  the dominant plants that live there 
B)  salt content 
C)  temperature 
D)  water depth

Question 16

Which of the following factors does NOT represent a significant contribution to desert formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  high temperature 
B)  lack of liquid water 
C)  salt content of the soil 
D)  rain shadows 
A)  high temperature 
B)  lack of liquid water 
C)  salt content of the soil 
D)  rain shadows

Question 17

A measure of the energy that producers are able to store as biomass is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A measure of the energy that producers...

Question 18

A rain shadow effect can develop when

Accepted Answer

A)  an air mass rises up the windward slope of a mountain,cools,and drops its moisture before reaching the leeward side. 
B)  any two of the large atmospheric convection cells come together. 
C)  hot air blowing off a desert evaporates surface moisture from an adjacent biome. 
D)  an air mass moves over a large lake and picks up moisture from the water's surface. 
A)  an air mass rises up the windward slope of a mountain,cools,and drops its moisture before reaching the leeward side. 
B)  any two of the large atmospheric convection cells come together. 
C)  hot air blowing off a desert evaporates surface moisture from an adjacent biome. 
D)  an air mass moves over a large lake and picks up moisture from the water's surface.

Question 19

The biosphere can be divided into major terrestrial and aquatic life zones called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The biosphere can be divided into major...

Question 20

All cities at a given latitude have the same average temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Biosphere

Why does the zebra mussel cause more trouble in North America than in its original home?

Although the terms climate and weather are often used interchangeably,they are not the same thing;climate differs from weather in that

The rotation of Earth causes winds to ________ as they move across the Earth's surface.

Temperature differences drive air movement in the six atmospheric convection cells with warm,moist air sinking and cool,dry air rising.

Atmospheric circulation occurs primarily within one of the ________ major convection cells.

Climate is more predictable than weather.

The particular type of terrestrial biome that develops is strongly influenced by

Which of the following would best be considered an aspect of climate?

The deep waters of tropical lakes are home to very few life forms.What best explains the low number of organisms in deep water?

The Gulf Stream moves about as much water as the average large river on land does.

Occupying more than 75 percent of Earth's surface,________ biomes are clearly the dominant habitat for life on this planet.

An ecosystem consists of both biotic (living)and ________ (nonliving)factors.

The biosphere is defined as all the living organisms on Earth along with the ________ in which they live.

Bogs and ponds form in the tundra during the summer because

Which of the following features is NOT a defining characteristic of aquatic biomes?

Which of the following factors does NOT represent a significant contribution to desert formation?

A measure of the energy that producers are able to store as biomass is ________.

A rain shadow effect can develop when

The biosphere can be divided into major terrestrial and aquatic life zones called ________.

All cities at a given latitude have the same average temperature.

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