a forest dominated by coniferous trees, such as pine,

Chaparral plants usually survive fires because

they can resprout from small amount of surviving plant tissu

Which of the following is an adaptation of coniferous trees in the taiga?

a unique shape which acts as a heavy insulating layer.

Which of the following adaptations are used by animals of the Arctic tundra?

Rodents burrow underground for winter protection.

are usually described by their vegetation.

All of the following are characteristics of temperate rain forests except

low rainfall in summer but abundant snow in winter.

soil that is permanently frozen beneath the top soil.

A desert is an area where

average annual precipitation is less than 10 inches.

If you visited a savanna, you would likely see?

large herds of grazing animals,

from the equator to the North Pole. you leave the coniferous forest behind you anticipate next

the role of permafrost in ecosystems.

Tropical rain forests are threatened by

deforestation and the trade of rain forest plants and animal

Estuaries and coastal wetlands are important for all of the following reasons except

providing coral for limestone production and tourist trade.

Which of the following best describes a tropical rain forest?

species of animals with specialized ways of surviving

are ecosystems with both fresh water and salt water

Grasslands, such as the prairies of North America,

threatened by soil erosion because farming and overgrazing.

As you travel from the North Pole toward the equator, you would expect to see

tundra, then grasslands, then tropical rain forests.

Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have

shorter and less dense vegetation.

Which of the following is not true about temperate deciduous forests?

Trees grow green leaves in the spring, lose leaves in summer

The least appropriate use of coastal wetlands is for

condominiums and disposal of landfill waste.

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Unit 4 Environmental Science, Biomes

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Unit 4 Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes

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1
Populations of organisms living in aquatic life zones may be limited by
dissolved oxygen.
access to light.
nutrient availability.
All of these answers.
2
Taiga is
a cold, treeless, desert-like biome found near the Poles.
dry, rocky biome found in the central part of South America
a forest dominated by coniferous trees, such as pine,
found mostly in Africa.
3
Chaparral plants usually survive fires because
they have deep root system that keep them moist during fire
water is stored in their small, leathery leaves.
they contain oils that act as natural fire extinguishers.
they can resprout from small amount of surviving plant tissu
4
Which of the following is a threat to coral reefs?
oil spills
pesticides
All of the above
sewage
5
Animals that live in the desert
are usually nocturnal.
include camels, moose, and various reptiles.
hibernate in winter.
usually have thin skin to absorb water.
6
forest with large amounts of rain, high humidity moderate temperatures year-round. Where r u
somewhere near the equator
in a forest with the greatest species diversity
the Pacific Northwest
somewhere near the Arctic Circle
7
Which of the following is an adaptation of coniferous trees in the taiga?
a unique shape which acts as a heavy insulating layer.
All the above
leaves that retain water due to their shape and waxy coating
They have a shallow root system, due to the acidic soil.
8
The two most important factors in climate are
temperature and insulation.
humidity and precipitation.
humidity, clouds, and wind.
temperature and precipitation.
9
Climate is the general pattern of weather over a period of
hours
weeks
years
days
10
Which of the following adaptations are used by animals of the Arctic tundra?
Deer and foxes use seasonal camouflage.
All of the above
Geese and caribou migrate to avoid predators.
Rodents burrow underground for winter protection.
11
Biomes
contain two ecosystems, hence the name “biome.”
are usually described by their vegetation.
All of the above
exist in limited regions of the world.
12
All of the following are characteristics of temperate rain forests except
low rainfall in summer but abundant snow in winter.
large evergreen trees, such as Sitka spruce and Douglas fir.
high humidity and moderate temperatures.
abundant mosses, ferns, and lichens.
13
Which of the following trees is characteristic of tropical coastal wetlands?
cypress
mangrove
live oak
coconut
14
The main factor that determines what type of plants grow in a biome is
altitude.
precipitation.
all but altitude
temperature.
15
Which is located primarily in coastal areas that have Mediterranean-style climates
tundra
tallgrass prairie
chaparral
savanna
16
Features of weather include all of the following except
precipitation.
temperature.
ozone concentration.
humidity
17
Estuaries are very productive ecosystems because they receive fresh nutrients from
marshes and swamps.
lakes and ponds.
streams and springs.
rivers and oceans.
18
The tundra
is resistant to damage because it is usually frozen.
is too cold to support insect life.
All of the above
soil that is permanently frozen beneath the top soil.
19
A desert is an area where
a.most organisms are active during the day.
most vegetation consists of grass.
most organisms are active underground
average annual precipitation is less than 10 inches.
20
If you visited a savanna, you would likely see?
large herds of grazing animals,
snow and ice.
a coastal ecosystem.
a dense forest.
21
from the equator to the North Pole. you leave the coniferous forest behind you anticipate next
the fall leaves of New England.
patterns of cone design in coniferous trees.
germination patterns of tall-prairie grasses.
the role of permafrost in ecosystems.
22
Which of the following are examples of deciduous plants?
fir and hemlock
pines and cedars
algae and seaweed
maples and oaks
23
Tropical rain forests are threatened by
a thinning of the soil.
a decrease in rainfall at the equator.
deforestation and the trade of rain forest plants and animal
a decrease in the average temperature at the equator.
24
ecological regions with characteristic types of natural, undisturbed ecological communities are
niches
ecosystems
b iomes
populations
25
Estuaries and coastal wetlands are important for all of the following reasons except
filtering water pollutants from swimming & wildlife areas
spawning and nursery grounds for marine fish and shellfish.
habitat for animals.
providing coral for limestone production and tourist trade.
26
All of the following threaten the survival of coral reefs except
chemical pollution.
collection tourists taking things off of the reef.
eroded soil from deforestation and poor land management.
predation by sharks.
27
Which of the following best describes a tropical rain forest?
species of animals with specialized ways of surviving
plants & animals that are similar due to year-round warmth
very few species of trees, due to poor soil quality
dense, thick soil that supports plants on the forest floor
28
Estuaries
prevent the development of salt marshes.
are always saltwater ecosystems.
are ecosystems with both fresh water and salt water
are always freshwater ecosystems.
29
Which teacher is the best ever
Mrs. McMeekin
Mr. Gustin
Mrs. Staton
Ms. Owensby
30
The biome most likely to be found on the top of a very tall tropical mountain is the
temperate deciduous forest.
tundra.
grassland.
31
Climate and vegetation vary with
altitude and longitude.
altitude only.
latitude only.
latitude and altitude.
32
Grasslands, such as the prairies of North America,
threatened by soil erosion because farming and overgrazing.
are suitable for corn & wheat but not suitable for soybeans
they receive at least 250 cm (100 in.) of rain per year.
support no animal life now the millions of buffalo are gone
33
As you travel from the North Pole toward the equator, you would expect to see
tropical rain forests, then deserts, then taiga.
temp deciduous forest, then taiga, then tropical rain forest
taiga, then desert, then tundra.
tundra, then grasslands, then tropical rain forests.
34
Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have
taller and less dense vegetation.
taller and denser vegetation.
shorter and less dense vegetation.
shorter and denser vegetation.
35
Which of the following is not true about temperate deciduous forests?
Trees grow green leaves in the spring, lose leaves in summer
Animals such as squirrels find food in the form of nuts
Both (a) and (b)
The soil is rich, and plants cover much of the forest floor
36
The least appropriate use of coastal wetlands is for
recreational diving.
educational activities.
spawning and nursery grounds.
condominiums and disposal of landfill waste.
37
Which of the following are examples of evergreen plants?
pines and firs
algae and seaweed
poplar and beech
maples and oaks
38
Cities established on barrier islands are subject to
All of these answers.
hurricanes.
flooding.
beach erosion.
39
The distance north or south of the equator, as measured in degrees, is called
longitude.
altitude.
magnitude.
latitude.
40
Succulent plants are most likely to be found in
forests.
aquatic habitats.
cold ecosystems.
deserts.

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