Question 1

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

Question 2

Which describes the climate of the tropical rain forest biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Consistently warm,but seasonally dry. 
B) Having a distinct cold and warm season. 
C) Mild winter with a very hot summer. 
D) Consistently warm and wet. 
A) Consistently warm,but seasonally dry. 
B) Having a distinct cold and warm season. 
C) Mild winter with a very hot summer. 
D) Consistently warm and wet.

Question 3

Moist continental climates support several distinct communities of needleleaf,broadleaf,and mixed forests in this biome found in North America,Europe,and Asia.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 4

Despite widespread tropical deforestation,tropical rain forests are able to quickly regenerate owing to the extremely fertile conditions in the biome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Marine west coast. 
B) Humid subtropical (warm summer). 
C) Humid continental (cool summer). 
D) Mediterranean. 
A) Marine west coast. 
B) Humid subtropical (warm summer). 
C) Humid continental (cool summer). 
D) Mediterranean.

Question 6

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Earth's biodiversity is evenly spread across the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the distribution of Earth's biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a universally accepted manner to delineate Earth's biodiversity. 
B) In general,there tends to be greater biodiversity at higher latitudes than lower latitudes. 
C) Earth's biodiversity is spread unevenly across the planet. 
D) The distribution of Earth's biodiversity is driven solely by climate. 
A) There is a universally accepted manner to delineate Earth's biodiversity. 
B) In general,there tends to be greater biodiversity at higher latitudes than lower latitudes. 
C) Earth's biodiversity is spread unevenly across the planet. 
D) The distribution of Earth's biodiversity is driven solely by climate.

Question 9

The range of environmental conditions frequently found in ecotones make them areas of high biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Representative animals in this biome include red fox,white-tailed deer,southern flying squirrel,opossum,bear,and a great variety of birds.Which is this biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Desert. 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
D) Arctic and alpine tundra. 
A) Tropical savanna. 
B) Desert. 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
D) Arctic and alpine tundra.

Question 11

Local names of this biome include the Chaco,the Caatinga,the brigalow,and the dornveld.Which is this biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Tropical seasonal forest and scrub. 
C) Mediterranean shrubland. 
D) Arctic and alpine tundra. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Tropical seasonal forest and scrub. 
C) Mediterranean shrubland. 
D) Arctic and alpine tundra.

Question 12

To which does scrub vegetation refer?

Accepted Answer

A) Drought resistent. 
B) Low shrubs and grasses with some adaptations to semiarid conditions. 
C) A plant that survives seasonally unfavorable conditions underground. 
D) Woody plants with small,leathery evergreen leaves. 
A) Drought resistent. 
B) Low shrubs and grasses with some adaptations to semiarid conditions. 
C) A plant that survives seasonally unfavorable conditions underground. 
D) Woody plants with small,leathery evergreen leaves.

Question 13

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought,grazing by large herbivores,and fire.Which is this biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Desert. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Mediterranean shrubland. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Desert. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Mediterranean shrubland.

Question 14

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is the most extensive terrestrial biome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an anthropogenic biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperate rain forest. 
B) Populated forest. 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
D) Boreal and montane forest. 
A) Temperate rain forest. 
B) Populated forest. 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest. 
D) Boreal and montane forest.

Question 17

Species extinctions are inevitable so expending resources on combating species loss is pointless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Each year,an area of tropical rain forest approximately the size of Wisconsin is cleared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

This biome is typically found in areas with marine west coast climates,characterized by high precipitation,moderate air temperatures,summer fog,and an overall maritime influence.Which is this biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Boreal and montane forest. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Temperate rain forest. 
D) Midlatitude grassland. 
A) Boreal and montane forest. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Temperate rain forest. 
D) Midlatitude grassland.

Question 20

Where is the largest area of tropical savanna found?

Accepted Answer

A) Africa. 
B) North America. 
C) Asia. 
D) Australia. 
A) Africa. 
B) North America. 
C) Asia. 
D) Australia.

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

Which describes the climate of the tropical rain forest biome?

Moist continental climates support several distinct communities of needleleaf,broadleaf,and mixed forests in this biome found in North America,Europe,and Asia.Which is this biome?

Despite widespread tropical deforestation,tropical rain forests are able to quickly regenerate owing to the extremely fertile conditions in the biome.

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Earth's biodiversity is evenly spread across the planet.

Which of the following is true about the distribution of Earth's biodiversity?

The range of environmental conditions frequently found in ecotones make them areas of high biodiversity.

Representative animals in this biome include red fox,white-tailed deer,southern flying squirrel,opossum,bear,and a great variety of birds.Which is this biome?

Local names of this biome include the Chaco,the Caatinga,the brigalow,and the dornveld.Which is this biome?

To which does scrub vegetation refer?

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought,grazing by large herbivores,and fire.Which is this biome?

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is the most extensive terrestrial biome.

Which of the following is an anthropogenic biome?

Species extinctions are inevitable so expending resources on combating species loss is pointless.

Each year,an area of tropical rain forest approximately the size of Wisconsin is cleared.

This biome is typically found in areas with marine west coast climates,characterized by high precipitation,moderate air temperatures,summer fog,and an overall maritime influence.Which is this biome?

Where is the largest area of tropical savanna found?

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Exam 20: Terrestrial Biomes

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

Which describes the climate of the tropical rain forest biome?

Moist continental climates support several distinct communities of needleleaf,broadleaf,and mixed forests in this biome found in North America,Europe,and Asia.Which is this biome?

Despite widespread tropical deforestation,tropical rain forests are able to quickly regenerate owing to the extremely fertile conditions in the biome.

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Earth's biodiversity is evenly spread across the planet.

Which of the following is true about the distribution of Earth's biodiversity?

The range of environmental conditions frequently found in ecotones make them areas of high biodiversity.

Representative animals in this biome include red fox,white-tailed deer,southern flying squirrel,opossum,bear,and a great variety of birds.Which is this biome?

Local names of this biome include the Chaco,the Caatinga,the brigalow,and the dornveld.Which is this biome?

To which does scrub vegetation refer?

This biome consists of large expanses of xerophytic grassland and scattered trees and shrubs adapted to drought,grazing by large herbivores,and fire.Which is this biome?

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is the most extensive terrestrial biome.

Which of the following is an anthropogenic biome?

Species extinctions are inevitable so expending resources on combating species loss is pointless.

Each year,an area of tropical rain forest approximately the size of Wisconsin is cleared.

This biome is typically found in areas with marine west coast climates,characterized by high precipitation,moderate air temperatures,summer fog,and an overall maritime influence.Which is this biome?

Where is the largest area of tropical savanna found?

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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