Which of the following is NOT true? Biomes are ...

Anyplace where biotic + abiotic factors interact

Which of the following statements about adaptation is NOT true? Adaptations ...

... help organisms survive in all biomes

Which of these statements about freshwater is NOT true?

20% of water on earth is fresh water

Which is the best definition of an invasive species?

organisms that overrun ecosystems other than their own

Which of these is true? An ecosystem is ...

any area where biotic and abiotic factors interact

Which of these statements about the marine biome is NOT true?

oceans are an important source of drinking water for humans

Which of the following is a physical adaptation?

Polar bears using claws to prevent slipping

Which of these is NOT true about coniferous trees?

they lose water through their needles

why do deciduous trees lose their leaves?

so they don't lose water during winter and die, so they aren't eaten by predators during winter

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2018-19 Biome Test Review

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1
Which of the following is NOT true? Biomes are ...
Found at specific latitudes on earth
Large areas with same climate & geographic features
collections of smaller ecosystems
Anyplace where biotic + abiotic factors interact
2
which climate zone would be found between 30-60 degrees N/S latitude?
tropical
temperate
polar
solar
3
Which of the following statements about adaptation is NOT true? Adaptations ...
... typically require many generation to spread
... can be physical or behavioural
... are determined by random mutations
... help organisms survive in all biomes
4
which of the following is abiotic?
a seashell
a dead spider
sunlight
a spider web
5
Between which latitudes would you find tropical climate zones?
0-60 degrees N/S
0-30 degrees N/S
60-90 degrees N/S
30-60 degrees N/S
6
Which of these statements about freshwater is NOT true?
crops require fresh water to grow
20% of water on earth is fresh water
some fresh water can be found in underground aquafers
clouds always contain fresh water
7
which best describes the climate in the temperate climate zone?
two seasons
hot all year
four seasons
cold all year
8
you need information about climate change. What source would be the most useful?
myclimatechangepage.com
World climate report, dated 2003
government report: "Climate Change Impacts on Asia"
nationalweatherservice.org
9
Which of the following factors would result in COLDER temperatures?
Higher altitudes
global warming
lower altitudes
closer to equator
10
Which important human resource is NOT provided by the rainforest?
plant-based medicines
exotic types of wood
crops
fruits
11
Which is the best definition of an invasive species?
organisms that can live in any ecosystem
organisms that appear after natural disasters
organisms that destroy resources needed by other organisms
organisms that overrun ecosystems other than their own
12
which of the following is NOT true? The tundra ...
has plants with deep roots
has only two seasons
can also be considered a cold desert
has mostly lichens and mosses for plants
13
Which is NOT a limiting factor in the desert?
drought
heat
space
poor soil
14
Which of these is true? An ecosystem is ...
any area with water
a large area with a similar climate and geographic features
any area where biotic and abiotic factors interact
any area with sunlight
15
which adaptation would help you survive in a grassland?
long legs
wings
white fur
hands for grasping trees
16
Which of these statements about the marine biome is NOT true?
covers 75% of Earth's surface
Many marine animals migrate in search of food or to spawn
oceans are an important source of drinking water for humans
the marine biome controls Earth's weather
17
Between what latitudes would you find the polar climate zone?
60-90 degrees N/S
30-90 degrees N/S
0-30 degrees N/S
30-60 degrees N/S
18
Which of the following is a physical adaptation?
Turtles migrating
Bears hunting for fish
Squirrels hibernating
Polar bears using claws to prevent slipping
19
Which two biomes experience the least rain annually?
Taiga & desert
Grassland & tundra
Tundra & desert
TDF & desert
20
In which biome do animals hunt at night?
Desert
tundra
Tropical rainforest
taiga
21
Which of these is NOT true about coniferous trees?
they are able to grow in poor soil
they are able to survive heavy snowfalls
they are often found on the sides of mountains
they lose water through their needles
22
Which animal is least likely to be found in a Tropical Rainforest?
gophers
amphibians
birds
monkeys
23
why do deciduous trees lose their leaves?
so they don't lose water during winter and die
so they can recycle the nutrients every spring
so they aren't eaten by predators during winter
so they won't break under the weight of snow
24
in which biome would animals benefit from being able to switch from white to brown fur?
tundra
temperate deciduous forest
desert
grassland

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