Question 1

Saying that climate is an influence on the geographic distribution of vegetation is recognizing the impact of multiple variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The oxygen in the atmosphere on Earth originated predominantly through photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

___________is the term used to describe when humans plant trees in a previously nonforested area.

Accepted Answer

A)  Afforestation 
B)  Forestation 
C)  Reforestation 
D)  Deforestation 
A)  Afforestation 
B)  Forestation 
C)  Reforestation 
D)  Deforestation

Question 4

If new land forms or an area is so disturbed that soils are removed or destroyed,new growth begins as

Accepted Answer

A)  pioneer succession. 
B)  primary succession. 
C)  secondary succession. 
D)  climax succession. 
E)  riparian growth. 
A)  pioneer succession. 
B)  primary succession. 
C)  secondary succession. 
D)  climax succession. 
E)  riparian growth.

Question 5

The biome just above the alpine treeline or poleward from the circumpolar treeline is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The biome just above the alpine treeline...

Question 6

Tundra is a grassland biome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The biome with the least diverse assemblage of plants is the boreal forest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Woody vines that are rooted in the ground and climb trees are

Accepted Answer

A)  lianas 
B)  taiga 
C)  chaparral 
D)  epiphytes 
E)  pampas 
A)  lianas 
B)  taiga 
C)  chaparral 
D)  epiphytes 
E)  pampas

Question 9

Dense biomass and tremendous species diversity characterize the

Accepted Answer

A)  midlatitude forests 
B)  boreal forests 
C)  tropical forests 
D)  deserts 
E)  grasslands 
A)  midlatitude forests 
B)  boreal forests 
C)  tropical forests 
D)  deserts 
E)  grasslands

Question 10

If you have little to no precipitation all year long,the most likely biome is

Accepted Answer

A)  desert. 
B)  grasslands. 
C)  forests. 
D)  wetlands. 
A)  desert. 
B)  grasslands. 
C)  forests. 
D)  wetlands.

Question 11

The climate BEST associated with the arctic and alpine ice is

Accepted Answer

A)  subarctic and humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  ice cap and highland. 
C)  tundra and subarctic. 
D)  subarctic and marine west-coast. 
E)  tropical rainforest and highland. 
A)  subarctic and humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  ice cap and highland. 
C)  tundra and subarctic. 
D)  subarctic and marine west-coast. 
E)  tropical rainforest and highland.

Question 12

Tropical rainforests are noted for the dense jungle vegetation that extensively covers their surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The natural change in a biome that occurs within a landscape over a period of time is

Accepted Answer

A)  riparian growth. 
B)  vertical zonation. 
C)  the treeline. 
D)  desertification. 
E)  plant succession. 
A)  riparian growth. 
B)  vertical zonation. 
C)  the treeline. 
D)  desertification. 
E)  plant succession.

Question 14

Photosynthesis requires water,sunlight,and oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The biome BEST associated with Florida,coastal Washington and Oregon,and Lithuania is

Accepted Answer

A)  midlatitude deciduous forest. 
B)  midlatitude coniferous forest. 
C)  boreal forest. 
D)  midlatitude grassland. 
E)  Mediterranean woodland and shrub. 
A)  midlatitude deciduous forest. 
B)  midlatitude coniferous forest. 
C)  boreal forest. 
D)  midlatitude grassland. 
E)  Mediterranean woodland and shrub.

Question 16

The large and partially visible root system of trees in the tropical rainforest is called the understory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The first plants to grow in an area after a disturbance are called

Accepted Answer

A)  succulents. 
B)  pioneer species. 
C)  climax vegetation. 
D)  decomposers. 
E)  riparian growth. 
A)  succulents. 
B)  pioneer species. 
C)  climax vegetation. 
D)  decomposers. 
E)  riparian growth.

Question 18

The way water,oxygen,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen move through the Earth's systems exemplifies the concept of a repetitive exchange known as a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The way water,oxygen,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen move through...

Question 19

The biome arctic and alpine ice is BEST associated with algae growth,ice,and bare rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Needleleaf evergreen trees dominate in the

Accepted Answer

A)  midlatitude deciduous forest. 
B)  midlatitude coniferous forest. 
C)  tropical savanna. 
D)  midlatitude grassland. 
E)  Mediterranean woodland and shrub. 
A)  midlatitude deciduous forest. 
B)  midlatitude coniferous forest. 
C)  tropical savanna. 
D)  midlatitude grassland. 
E)  Mediterranean woodland and shrub.

Saying that climate is an influence on the geographic distribution of vegetation is recognizing the impact of multiple variables.

The oxygen in the atmosphere on Earth originated predominantly through photosynthesis.

___________is the term used to describe when humans plant trees in a previously nonforested area.

If new land forms or an area is so disturbed that soils are removed or destroyed,new growth begins as

The biome just above the alpine treeline or poleward from the circumpolar treeline is the __________.

Tundra is a grassland biome.

The biome with the least diverse assemblage of plants is the boreal forest.

Woody vines that are rooted in the ground and climb trees are

Dense biomass and tremendous species diversity characterize the

If you have little to no precipitation all year long,the most likely biome is

The climate BEST associated with the arctic and alpine ice is

Tropical rainforests are noted for the dense jungle vegetation that extensively covers their surface.

The natural change in a biome that occurs within a landscape over a period of time is

Photosynthesis requires water,sunlight,and oxygen.

The biome BEST associated with Florida,coastal Washington and Oregon,and Lithuania is

The large and partially visible root system of trees in the tropical rainforest is called the understory.

The first plants to grow in an area after a disturbance are called

The way water,oxygen,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen move through the Earth's systems exemplifies the concept of a repetitive exchange known as a __________.

The biome arctic and alpine ice is BEST associated with algae growth,ice,and bare rock.

Needleleaf evergreen trees dominate in the

Introduction to Physical Geography

The Geographers Tools

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Global Climates and Global Climate Change

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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Exam 10: Plant Geography

Saying that climate is an influence on the geographic distribution of vegetation is recognizing the impact of multiple variables.

The oxygen in the atmosphere on Earth originated predominantly through photosynthesis.

___________is the term used to describe when humans plant trees in a previously nonforested area.

If new land forms or an area is so disturbed that soils are removed or destroyed,new growth begins as

The biome just above the alpine treeline or poleward from the circumpolar treeline is the __________.

Tundra is a grassland biome.

The biome with the least diverse assemblage of plants is the boreal forest.

Woody vines that are rooted in the ground and climb trees are

Dense biomass and tremendous species diversity characterize the

If you have little to no precipitation all year long,the most likely biome is

The climate BEST associated with the arctic and alpine ice is

Tropical rainforests are noted for the dense jungle vegetation that extensively covers their surface.

The natural change in a biome that occurs within a landscape over a period of time is

Photosynthesis requires water,sunlight,and oxygen.

The biome BEST associated with Florida,coastal Washington and Oregon,and Lithuania is

The large and partially visible root system of trees in the tropical rainforest is called the understory.

The first plants to grow in an area after a disturbance are called

The way water,oxygen,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen move through the Earth's systems exemplifies the concept of a repetitive exchange known as a __________.

The biome arctic and alpine ice is BEST associated with algae growth,ice,and bare rock.

Needleleaf evergreen trees dominate in the

Introduction to Physical Geography

The Geographers Tools

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Global Climates and Global Climate Change

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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