Question 1

Vertical zonation refers to

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A)   the height of the forest canopy.
B)   the longitude of a given biome.
C)   vegetation zones defined by elevation.
D)   the latitude of a given biome.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Coral bleaching occurs when ___________.

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A)   when ocean temperatures are too cool.
B)   during low tide when coral is exposed to the air.
C)   ocean temperatures are too warm.
D)   when too much sunlight is shining on the coral.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Trinity and Neo are in an area that has many lakes and bogs. The majority of the trees are coniferous. As they look around, they also see deciduous trees, including birches, aspens, and maples. What type of forest are they in?

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A)   Temperate rainforest
B)   Boreal forest
C)   Tropical rainforest
D)   Southern pine forest
E)   Coastal forestF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The boreal forest is

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A)   dominated by coniferous trees.
B)   located where soils are typically dry.
C)   found in warm but not hot areas.
D)   characterized by tolerating a wide variety of temperatures and precipitation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

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A)   Because of the very fertile tropical soils
B)   Because rainfall dissolves soil nutrients and makes them available to plants
C)   Despite a complete absence of nutrients in the environment
D)   Despite the poor, weathered soilsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The difference between a wetland and a swamp is that ________.

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A)   Wetlands only occur at coastal areas.
B)   Wetlands are covered in water according to the tide.
C)   Swamps are always covered in water and wetlands have seasonally high water levels.
D)   A swamp has trees and a wetland does not.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Wetlands are biomes that

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A)   Are wet all year round
B)   Are wet at least some of the year
C)   Have fresh, not salty, water
D)   Receive more rainfall than other ecosystems
E)   Have salty, not fresh, waterF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Wetlands are important to conservation efforts because

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A)   they support rich biodiversity.
B)   they retain storm water.
C)   they are essential to bird diversity.
D)   they support rich biodiversity and retain storm water.
E)   they support rich biodiversity, retain storm water, and are essential to bird diversity.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Neo and Trinity are in a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. They have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one shown. Which letter marks the biome they are located in?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Coral reefs form in

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A)   Deep, warm tropical seas
B)   Cold polar seas
C)   Warm, clear tropical seas
D)   Deep, cold oceans off continental shelves
E)   Nutrient-rich coastal areasF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

What percentage of all wetlands has been lost to human disturbance?

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A)   25%
B)   90%
C)   50%
D)   75%E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following protects mainland shores from the force of waves?

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A)   Wetlands
B)   Barrier islands
C)   Coral islands
D)   Estuaries
E)   Volcanic islandsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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A)   It is a highly desirable place to live
B)   It is only found in the Mediterranean area
C)   It has very poor soil but supports an extremely diverse array of species
D)   It has a large total area
E)   It contains a high number of unique speciesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a specialization that plants in the desert may have?

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A)   Storing water in stems or roots
B)   Reducing water loss with thick epidermal layers
C)   Salt tolerance
D)   All of these are adaptations of plants living in desert conditionsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Tree growth in the taiga is limited by

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A)   The increased soil salt content from ocean tides
B)   Intense heat and dryness
C)   Competition from fast-growing grasses
D)   The lack of large predators
E)   Extreme cold and short summersF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

In the graph of precipitation and temperature, the area marked A has a: rev: 02_17_2015_QC_CS-7355

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A)   Wide precipitation range and narrow temperature range
B)   Narrow precipitation and temperature range
C)   Wide precipitation and temperature range
D)   Wide temperature range and narrow precipitation range
E)   Varying temperature and narrow precipitation rangeF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 5: Biomes: Global Patterns of Life

Coral bleaching occurs when ___________.

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Which of the following is an example of a specialization that plants in the desert may have?

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Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

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Neo and Trinity are in a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. They have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one shown. Which letter marks the biome they are located in?

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Wetlands are biomes that

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The boreal forest is

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Coral reefs form in

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What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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Vertical zonation refers to

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The difference between a wetland and a swamp is that ________.

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Which of the following protects mainland shores from the force of waves?

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Wetlands are important to conservation efforts because

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Trinity and Neo are in an area that has many lakes and bogs. The majority of the trees are coniferous. As they look around, they also see deciduous trees, including birches, aspens, and maples. What type of forest are they in?

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Tree growth in the taiga is limited by

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What percentage of all wetlands has been lost to human disturbance?

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In the graph of precipitation and temperature, the area marked A has a: rev: 02_17_2015_QC_CS-7355

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Exam 5: Biomes: Global Patterns of Life

Coral bleaching occurs when ___________.

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Which of the following is an example of a specialization that plants in the desert may have?

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Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

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Neo and Trinity are in a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. They have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one shown. Which letter marks the biome they are located in?

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Wetlands are biomes that

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The boreal forest is

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Coral reefs form in

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What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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Vertical zonation refers to

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The difference between a wetland and a swamp is that ________.

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Which of the following protects mainland shores from the force of waves?

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Wetlands are important to conservation efforts because

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Trinity and Neo are in an area that has many lakes and bogs. The majority of the trees are coniferous. As they look around, they also see deciduous trees, including birches, aspens, and maples. What type of forest are they in?

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Tree growth in the taiga is limited by

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What percentage of all wetlands has been lost to human disturbance?

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In the graph of precipitation and temperature, the area marked A has a: rev: 02_17_2015_QC_CS-7355

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