What is the relationship between global winds and global ocean currents?

The pattern of global winds is one of the factors that drives global ocean

What are inland wetlands?

Lands located away from coastal areas covered in freshwater.

What is significant about wetlands?

Supports a unique ecosystem adapted to that environment.

is home to decomposers., is deeper than the photic zone.

Which is a reason that estuaries are NOT important to Louisiana?

We get all shark meat from this area

What methods and approaches do ecologists rely on?

Observation, Experimentation, and Modeling

The layer BELOW the photic zone

The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem,...

Which of these subjects is most likely to be studied in ecology

the interactions between populations of wolves and deer

What are the three main groups of aquatic ecosystems?

Marine, Freshwater, and Estuaries

What is a photic zone?

The top layer of water which receives sunlight

Has no sunlight and no photosynthesis

10. What happens to trees in the Deciduous Forests each year?

The leaves change color, die, and fall

2. What is the definition of climate?

average weather conditions in an area

What is the relationship between temperature and precipitation?

As temperature increases, precipitation increases.

are ecosystems where both salt and freshwater are present.

The Intertidal Zone is....

exposed to air for part of the day

An area near a river's mouth where the tide ebbs and flows

17. If poorly maintained, what could happen to a temperate grassland?

Erosion causes desert-like conditions

The photic zone is...

...part of the pelagic realm that is lit

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9. Temperate Rainforests are commonly located in all these countries, EXCEPT:
Europe
Australia
New Zealand
North America
2
18. What types of plants grow in the Chaparral?
Giant Evergreen Trees
Succulents
Broad-leaved Evergreen Shrubs
Broad-leaved Deciduous Trees
3
The continents and the ocean floor are both part of Earth's __________ .
crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
4
Where does photosynthesis take place?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Chloroplast
5
Which of the following is not part of the coastal zone?
estuaries
coral reefs
coastal wetlands
bathyal zone
6
What is the relationship between global winds and global ocean currents?
The pattern of global ocean currents is one of the factors that drives glob
The pattern of global winds is one of the factors that drives global ocean
Both are caused by Earth's rotation, and they do not affect each other.
Both are caused by heat from the sun, and they do not affect each other.
7
What are inland wetlands?
They are always seasonal wetlands.
Lands located away from coastal areas covered in freshwater.
Lands away from the coast covered in water for a short time
Lands near coastal areas covered in salty water.
8
This climate zone is closest to the equator
polar
semi-temperate
tropical
temperate
9
humus or hummus?
hummus
humus
10
22. All of these plants grow in the Tundra, EXCEPT:
herbs
trees
lichens
grasses
11
humus or hummus?
hummus
humus
12
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Cell wall
Chloroplasts
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
13
What is significant about wetlands?
It's a tourist attraction.
Supports a unique ecosystem adapted to that environment.
They are found below sea level.
Their dry environment supports biodiversity
14
The aphotic zone
is home to decomposers.
is less deep than the photic zone.
is home to rich plant life.
is deeper than the photic zone.
15
What other plankton do zooplankton feed on?
Phytoplankton
Copepods
Krill
Diatoms
16
Which is a reason that estuaries are NOT important to Louisiana?
huge amount of biodiversity
many ducks migrate here
We get all shark meat from this area
sport fishing, which boost our economy
17
24. What is permafrost?
permanently frozen ground
ground that never freezes
ground made mostly of sand
specific rock formations
18
Which ocean zone has an abundance of nutrients, sunlight, and organisms?
Neritic
Intertidal
Twilight
Open Ocean
19
What are Plankton?
Large animals
A type of bird
Rock in the ocean
Floating plants and animals
20
Once reason for the importance of the coastal zone is
resources are abundant there
all of these
recreation
most of the world's population lives there
21
What methods and approaches do ecologists rely on?
Observation, Testing, and Measuring
Observation, Experimentation, and Modeling
Experimentation, Testing and Making Charts
Testing, Observation, and Modeling
22
Which variable do scientists use to divide the open ocean into two zones?
depth
latitude
oxygen
salinity
23
16. The Temperate Grasslands are mostly used for what purpose?
Oil Extraction
Housing
Farmland
Dirt tracks
24
Aphotic Zone
The layer BELOW the photic zone
The layer ABOVE the photic zone
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Photic Zone
The portion in the middle of the earth
The layer below the earth
The shallow portion near the shore
The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem,...
26
Does photosynthesis occur in the chloroplast?
True
False
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Which of these subjects is most likely to be studied in ecology
method of water transport in a tree
the interactions between populations of wolves and deer
a comparison of muscle cells among birds and reptiles
the circulatory system of earthworms
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12. The Taiga is usually what temperature?
Above Boiling
Around 40 degrees Celsius
Around 20 degrees Celsius
Below Freezing
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Which physical features best describe the Coastal Zone?
marshes, islands, beaches
forests, farmland, waterfalls
mountains, sandy soil, Fall Line
foothills, soybeans, rivers
30
What are the three main groups of aquatic ecosystems?
Marine, Freshwater, and Estuaries
Freshwater, tap water, and Fiji water
Marshes, Bogs, and ponds
Marine, Saltwater, and Tide pools
31
the unequal distribution of heat between the equator and the poles creates winds
False
True
32
Which of the following would decrease the competence of a stream?
Decreased stream discharge
Decreased size of sediment transported
Increased water volume
Increased stream velocity
33
What is a photic zone?
Ecosystem
Benthic zone
Tropic zone
The top layer of water which receives sunlight
34
Which variable do scientists use to divide the open ocean into two zones?
oxygen
latitude
light
salinity
35
The aphotic zone:
Is illuminated, but not enough for photosynthesis
Has no sunlight, but photosynthesis still occurs
Is well-lit
Has no sunlight and no photosynthesis
36
10. What happens to trees in the Deciduous Forests each year?
The trees catch fire
The trees drop their seeds
The leaves change color, die, and fall
The trees are cut down
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2. What is the definition of climate?
average weather conditions in an area
average soil conditions in an area
What you do to a tree
average altitude in an area
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What is the relationship between temperature and precipitation?
As temperature increases, precipitation stays the same.
There is no relationship between temperature and precipitation.
As temperature increases, precipitation increases.
As temperature increases, precipitation decreases.
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Estuaries:
are always saltwater ecosystems.
are ecosystems where both salt and freshwater are present.
prevent the development of salt marshes.
are always freshwater ecosystems.
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The Intertidal Zone is....
exposed to air for part of the day
where salty water and fresh water meet
where all plankton live
helping protect the coastline from erosion
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Estuaries are characterized as being:
all of the above
home to a great variety of species
highly productive
important nurseries for fish and other species
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Estuary:
An area near a river's mouth where the tide ebbs and flows
A river or aquatic environment
An inland sea
43
Approximately what percentage of Earth’s surface is water?
70
50
30
80
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23. Where is the Tundra located?
North of the Arctic Circle
Just south of the Arctic Circle
Between Equator and the Poles
Near the equator
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17. If poorly maintained, what could happen to a temperate grassland?
The soil becomes very fertile
The grasses reclaim the land
Erosion causes desert-like conditions
Erosion causes new rivers to form
46
Three main groups of aquatic organisms
dogs,cats,salamanders
Plankton, nekton,benthos
sharks,whales,penguins
plankton, barnacles, nectar
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What percentage of earths water is freshwater
3.1%
2.5%
8.6%
7.5%
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Why are estuaries important habitats?
They provide a "nursery" for many organims
They are economically important, (food, jobs, and goods
They are one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet
All answer choices are correct
49
Earth's biosphere, geosphere, hyrdrosphere and atmosphere are interdependent?
True
False
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the bed of a stream, river, or other waterway.
gulf
channel
lake
pond
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The photic zone is...
...part of the benthic realm that is unlit
...part of the pelagic realm that is unlit
...part of the benthic realm that is lit
...part of the pelagic realm that is lit
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What are 2 types of estuaries?
salt marshes and mangrove forests
swamps and mangrove forest
ponds and rivers
inland seas and streams
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What is the understudy?
The underpart of the canopy
Where birds live
The bottom of the forest
level before the forest floor. ex by ferns, flowers, insects
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What accounts for unequal distribution of heat between the equator and the poles?
the greenhouse effect
There is no difference in heat distribution, it is equal
solor radiation relfects more at the equator
solar radiation strikes the surface at different angles
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3. What two factors impact which biome develops?
Temperature and Rainfall
Temperature and Heat
Plants and Animals
Water and Wind
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20. What is the definition of a desert?
Land that gets more than 25 cm of rain all year
Land that gets more than 100 cm of rain all year
Land that gets less than 25 cm of rain all year
Land that gets less than 100 cm of rain all year
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1. What is the definition of a Biome?
A large region of land with a specific soil type
A large region with a specific climate, plants, and animals
A large region of land where we can't live
A large region of land
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The open ocean of any depth is called the ____.
benthic zone
abyssal zone
neritic zone
pelagic zone
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Aquatic ecosystems are separated into what three groups?
aphotic zone and photic zone, bphotic zone
marine
saltwater, brackishwater and freshwater biomes.
saltwater and freshwater and dity water
60
Which data are MOST useful for analyzing the climate of the region?
Biotic factors living in the region.
Average time of sunrise and sunset in July.
The Highest and lowest daily rainfall in July of this year?
Average Temperature for July, measured over 30 years
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Organisms of the intertidal zone
are exposed to both air and underwater conditions.
are exposed to constant salinity levels.
must avoid drowning at high tide.
are constantly being swept away.
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The ocean floor rocks are ____ than the continental rocks.
older
smaller
younger
bigger
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Freshwater makes up what percentage of the earth’s water?
2.78%
.0037%
.003%
22.22%
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The _______________ consists of all Earth’s fresh water and saltwater, including water vapor and rain in the atmosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
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Estuary has seasonal changes
false
true
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11. What kind of trees are found in the Taiga?
Evergreen trees like Pine
Shrubs like Holly
Deciduous Trees like Maple
Grasses like Wheat
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An estuary can also be called a?
swamp, bog, moat
road, highway, street
lagoon, bay, marsh
slough, lake, ocean
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Estuaries are important to our ecosystems because...
The plants act as a natural buffer removing pollutants from the water.
They provide a place for fishing.
They decrease the amount of salt in the ocean.
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Organisms of the intertidal zone
are exposed to constant salinity levels.
are exposed to both air and underwater conditions.
are constantly being swept away.
must avoid drowning at high tide.

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