Question 1

Tropical savannas are treeless areas in the equatorial region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Succulents,such as the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)found in southern Arizona,southeastern California,northern Mexico,and the Baja Peninsula,are representative vegetation in which biome? Which biome is this?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Deserts. 
C) Mediterranean shrubland. 
D) Midlatitude grassland. 
A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Deserts. 
C) Mediterranean shrubland. 
D) Midlatitude grassland. B

Question 3

In which of the following biomes would one likely find wolf,elk,moose,bear,lynx,beaver,wolverine,and a number of migratory birds?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Desert. 
D) Boreal and montane forest. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Desert. 
D) Boreal and montane forest. D

Question 4

Which is the subdiscipline of biogeography that utilizes biogeographic principles,theories,and analyses to solve problems in biodiversity management?

Accepted Answer

A) Island biogeography. 
B) Phylogenetic biogeography. 
C) Conservation biogeography. 
D) Historical biogeography. 
A) Island biogeography. 
B) Phylogenetic biogeography. 
C) Conservation biogeography. 
D) Historical biogeography.

Question 5

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,its faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Accepted Answer

A) New Zealand experienced a major extinction that wiped out its marsupials and other Australian fauna. 
B) New Zealand was isolated from Australia during critical evolutionary times. 
C) The environments of Australia and New Zealand are completely different,despite their close proximity. 
D) New Zealand is an island,whereas Australia is a continent.As such,one wouldn't expect them to have the same faunal assemblages. 
A) New Zealand experienced a major extinction that wiped out its marsupials and other Australian fauna. 
B) New Zealand was isolated from Australia during critical evolutionary times. 
C) The environments of Australia and New Zealand are completely different,despite their close proximity. 
D) New Zealand is an island,whereas Australia is a continent.As such,one wouldn't expect them to have the same faunal assemblages.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the major groups of terrestrial vegetation biogeographers often designate?

Accepted Answer

A) Phytoplankton. 
B) Zooplankton. 
C) Grassland. 
D) Shield. 
A) Phytoplankton. 
B) Zooplankton. 
C) Grassland. 
D) Shield.

Question 7

The most modified biome by human activity is the midlatitude grasslands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of species decreases with island area. 
B) The number of species increases with island area. 
C) There is no relationship between species number and island area. 
A) The number of species decreases with island area. 
B) The number of species increases with island area. 
C) There is no relationship between species number and island area.

Question 9

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as in climate or topography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the vegetation of the tropical rain forest biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Seasonal deciduous. 
B) Perennial herbaceous. 
C) Broadleaf evergreen. 
D) Sclerophyllous. 
A) Seasonal deciduous. 
B) Perennial herbaceous. 
C) Broadleaf evergreen. 
D) Sclerophyllous.

Question 11

Which is the most powerful biotic agent on Earth,influencing all ecosystems on a planetary scale?

Accepted Answer

A) The sun. 
B) Humans. 
C) Tertiary consumers. 
D) Detritivores. 
A) The sun. 
B) Humans. 
C) Tertiary consumers. 
D) Detritivores.

Question 12

The Serengeti in east Africa is an example of which biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Arctic and alpine tundra. 
B) Desert. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Midlatitude grassland. 
A) Arctic and alpine tundra. 
B) Desert. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Midlatitude grassland.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Accepted Answer

A) An invasive species is any non-native introduced species,whether it becomes established or not. 
B) Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area,taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C) Dispersal,even if anthropogenic,is a normal biogeographic process and,therefore,no cause of alarm. 
D) Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species. 
A) An invasive species is any non-native introduced species,whether it becomes established or not. 
B) Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area,taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C) Dispersal,even if anthropogenic,is a normal biogeographic process and,therefore,no cause of alarm. 
D) Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species.

Question 14

Several distinct communities of midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forests are found in North America,Europe,and Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is the boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found?

Accepted Answer

A) Ecotone. 
B) Boundary layer. 
C) Edge effect. 
D) Transitional matrix. 
A) Ecotone. 
B) Boundary layer. 
C) Edge effect. 
D) Transitional matrix.

Question 16

The boreal and montane forest biome is characterized by broadleaf deciduous trees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a regional name for the Mediterranean shrubland biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Chaparral. 
B) Savanna. 
C) Taiga. 
D) Tundra. 
A) Chaparral. 
B) Savanna. 
C) Taiga. 
D) Tundra.

Question 18

Characteristic fauna of this biome include large ungulates (hooved mammals),such as giraffe,zebra,buffalo,gazelle,wildebeest,antelope,and rhinoceros.Which is this biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
C) Tropical rain forest. 
D) Midlatitude grassland. 
A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
C) Tropical rain forest. 
D) Midlatitude grassland.

Question 19

In which biome would one most likely find xerophytic species?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Deserts. 
C) Boreal and montane forest. 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Deserts. 
C) Boreal and montane forest. 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest.

Question 20

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Accepted Answer

Each year,an area the size of the state

Tropical savannas are treeless areas in the equatorial region.

Succulents,such as the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)found in southern Arizona,southeastern California,northern Mexico,and the Baja Peninsula,are representative vegetation in which biome? Which biome is this?

In which of the following biomes would one likely find wolf,elk,moose,bear,lynx,beaver,wolverine,and a number of migratory birds?

Which is the subdiscipline of biogeography that utilizes biogeographic principles,theories,and analyses to solve problems in biodiversity management?

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,its faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Which of the following is one of the major groups of terrestrial vegetation biogeographers often designate?

The most modified biome by human activity is the midlatitude grasslands.

According to MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography,which of the following is correct?

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as in climate or topography.

Which of the following best describes the vegetation of the tropical rain forest biome?

Which is the most powerful biotic agent on Earth,influencing all ecosystems on a planetary scale?

The Serengeti in east Africa is an example of which biome?

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Several distinct communities of midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forests are found in North America,Europe,and Asia.

Which is the boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found?

The boreal and montane forest biome is characterized by broadleaf deciduous trees.

Which of the following is a regional name for the Mediterranean shrubland biome?

Characteristic fauna of this biome include large ungulates (hooved mammals),such as giraffe,zebra,buffalo,gazelle,wildebeest,antelope,and rhinoceros.Which is this biome?

In which biome would one most likely find xerophytic species?

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

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Exam 20: Terrestrial Biomes

Tropical savannas are treeless areas in the equatorial region.

Succulents,such as the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)found in southern Arizona,southeastern California,northern Mexico,and the Baja Peninsula,are representative vegetation in which biome? Which biome is this?

In which of the following biomes would one likely find wolf,elk,moose,bear,lynx,beaver,wolverine,and a number of migratory birds?

Which is the subdiscipline of biogeography that utilizes biogeographic principles,theories,and analyses to solve problems in biodiversity management?

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,its faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Which of the following is one of the major groups of terrestrial vegetation biogeographers often designate?

The most modified biome by human activity is the midlatitude grasslands.

According to MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography,which of the following is correct?

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as in climate or topography.

Which of the following best describes the vegetation of the tropical rain forest biome?

Which is the most powerful biotic agent on Earth,influencing all ecosystems on a planetary scale?

The Serengeti in east Africa is an example of which biome?

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Several distinct communities of midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forests are found in North America,Europe,and Asia.

Which is the boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found?

The boreal and montane forest biome is characterized by broadleaf deciduous trees.

Which of the following is a regional name for the Mediterranean shrubland biome?

Characteristic fauna of this biome include large ungulates (hooved mammals),such as giraffe,zebra,buffalo,gazelle,wildebeest,antelope,and rhinoceros.Which is this biome?

In which biome would one most likely find xerophytic species?

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

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