APES Ch 7 & 8 Review

Why can't coral reefs survive below the euphotic zone?

Zone inhabited by invertebrates, like decomposers, that can live in low oxygen

Cities tend to create distinct microclimates

Biomes are characterized by certain types of

Deserts are commonly cool at night because desert soils lack vegetation to help store heat

NOT on the four zones of a large lake

What is a major cause of water pollution in Chesapeake Bay

Nutrient-rich water near the shore is part of the ____ in lakes

Most photosynthesis in the open ocean occurs in the

Deep lakes, steep banks and short supply of plant nutrients

Rain shadow effect refers to

Forest that grows in regions with little precipitation, and short summers w/ cool to warm temps

The largest ocean is the Atlantic

Which are the two greatest long-term threats to coral reefs?

Redwoods are associated with which

Which is NOT a factor that determines the types and numbers of organisms in aquatic systems

Major factor influencing global air circulation

Why are tropical rain forests not good for clearing to grow crops?

Which desert would have high daytime temps in summer, low temps in winter, and moderate precip?

Zone that contains the majority of all species

NPP is highest in

NOT a type of inland wetland

In lakes, large numbers of decomposers are found in the

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

Characteristic of eutrophic lake

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others

Dams and levees...

Organisms here must be able to avoid being swept away, crushed by waves, or drying at low tide

The rain shadow effect is responsible for the formation of which of the following

When water comes up from the depths to the surface and brings nutrients from the ocean bottom

Characteristic of the profundal zone

The most important factor in determining which biome is found in a particular area is

Deciduous forests are typically located at higher altitudes than coniferous forests

By following principles of sustainability, we could cut out CO₂ emissions and reduce ocean ____

Most of the wetlands that are lost are used for

Deserts are primarily located in hot, tropical regions

A____ is the land area that delivers runoff, sediment, and dissolved substances to a stream

How much of the world's ocean area has been heavily affected by human activity?

Biome most disturbed by human activities

Barrier beaches and their accompanying sand dunes are the first line of defense against the sea

Strong swimming consumers

Moose, lync, burrowing rodent species would be found here

Wide, slow-moving rivers with lots of particulate matter would be typical of which river zone

Northern Canada and Alaska

Freshwater aquatic life zone

Forest dense with oak and hickory, thick litter layer on the ground...

Continental shelf

Oysters, sea stars, lobsters

Succulent plants are normally found in

Which term describes the temp, precipitation, and humidity of an area over hours or days?

Large regions characterized by a certain climate and dominant plant life are called

Which is an effective strategy adopted by desert plants for survival?

This biome

Coral bleaching occurs when algae die off because of stress like higher ocean temperatures

Where a river meets the sea

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Algae floating on the surface of a coastal zone

A major cause of increasing ocean acidification

This biome - dry summer, wet winter, warm year-round, prone to fires

Deepest part of the ocean

Which is NOT a benefit provided by coral reefs?

Weather phenomenon - prevailing winds in Pacific Ocean weaken = above average warming

Standing freshwater is called a lotic system

Fish adapted to cool, dark waters in lakes would be found in the

Where does the largest input of solar energy occur?