Question 1

Which biome has the greatest number of distinct layers of vegetation?

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A)   Savanna
B)   Tropical rain forest
C)   Desert
D)   Chaparral
E)   Grassland

Question 2

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                        Premises: bottom layer of the system; depends on organic matter that drifts down from the upper zones

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The Answer of estuary and profundal zone and flowing-water ecosystem is...

Question 3

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Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

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A)   300−400 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C
B)   200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C
C)   200−300 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C
D)   150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 10−20 °C
E)   150−250 cm/yr precipitation and 20−30 °C

Question 4

The transition zone between biomes is called an ecotone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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                        Premises: characterized by hardwood trees that lose their leaves in winter

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The Answer of temperate deciduous forest and tropical rain forest is...

Question 6

Small lakes and ponds usually lack a profundal zone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The chaparral biome is characterized by grasses as high as 2 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The hadal zone is that part of the benthic environment deeper than 6000 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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                        Premises: the world's largest biome

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The Answer of desert and tundra and temperate grassland and is...

Question 10

Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

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A)   nekton.
B)   phytoplankton.
C)   zooplankton.
D)   benthos.
E)   profundal microorganisms.

Question 11

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Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 and 4
B)   2 and 3
C)   3 and 4
D)   1 and 2
E)   1 and 3

Question 12

Climates characteristic of the Mediterranean region are also common in:

Accepted Answer

A)   Nebraska.
B)   New York.
C)   Florida.
D)   Hawaii.
E)   California.

Question 13

The tropical rain forest biome is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)   high density of plants, but nutrient poor soil.
B)   high density of plants and nutrient rich soil.
C)   low density of plants due to nutrient poor soil.
D)   low density of plants, yet nutrient rich soil.
E)   intermediate density of plants and intermediate nutrient supply.

Question 14

Based on the temperature range and precipitation, which area in the accompanying figure is dominated by pine trees?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6
E)   7

Question 15

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                        Premises: water levels and salinity fluctuate frequently

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The Answer of flowing-water ecosystem and benthic zone and estuary is...

Question 16

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                        Premises: vegetation is mostly evergreen shrubs, such as scrub oak

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The Answer of temperate rain forest and tropical rain forest is...

Question 17

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                        Premises: shortgrass prairie

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The Answer of desert and chaparral and temperate grassland and is...

Question 18

Sponges and brittle stars are members of the ____ category of organisms:

Accepted Answer

A)   nekton
B)   phytoplankton
C)   zooplankton
D)   benthos
E)   profundal zone

Question 19

Near the poles, what is generally the overriding climate factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temperature
B)   Precipitation
C)   Latitude
D)   Altitude
E)   pH

Question 20

There are no trees in the tundra because:

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A)   of the short growing season.
B)   of the limited supply of nutrients in the soil.
C)   of limited root penetration due to permafrost.
D)   of limited precipitation.
E)   of low temperatures.

Exam 56: Ecology and the Geography of Life

The transition zone between biomes is called an ecotone.

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Match the biome with its description.

Match the aquatic ecosystem or zone with its description.

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Figure 56-1 Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

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Which biome has the greatest number of distinct layers of vegetation?

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Figure 56-2 Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

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Climates characteristic of the Mediterranean region are also common in:

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Match the biome with its description.

Sponges and brittle stars are members of the ____ category of organisms:

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Based on the temperature range and precipitation, which area in the accompanying figure is dominated by pine trees?

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Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

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Small lakes and ponds usually lack a profundal zone.

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The tropical rain forest biome is characterized by:

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The hadal zone is that part of the benthic environment deeper than 6000 m.

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Near the poles, what is generally the overriding climate factor?

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The chaparral biome is characterized by grasses as high as 2 m.

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There are no trees in the tundra because:

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Match the biome with its description.

Match the aquatic ecosystem or zone with its description.

Exam 56: Ecology and the Geography of Life

The transition zone between biomes is called an ecotone.

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Match the biome with its description.

Match the aquatic ecosystem or zone with its description.

Match the biome with its description.

Figure 56-1 ​ ​ Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

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Which biome has the greatest number of distinct layers of vegetation?

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Figure 56-2 ​ ​ Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

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Climates characteristic of the Mediterranean region are also common in:

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Match the biome with its description.

Sponges and brittle stars are members of the ____ category of organisms:

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Based on the temperature range and precipitation, which area in the accompanying figure is dominated by pine trees?

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Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

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Small lakes and ponds usually lack a profundal zone.

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The tropical rain forest biome is characterized by:

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The hadal zone is that part of the benthic environment deeper than 6000 m.

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Near the poles, what is generally the overriding climate factor?

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The chaparral biome is characterized by grasses as high as 2 m.

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There are no trees in the tundra because:

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Figure 56-1 Based on the accompanying figure, what is the annual precipitation and temperature range for a temperate rain forest?

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Figure 56-2 Which of the lakes in the accompanying figure may experience turnover?

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