Question 1

Use the following graph to answer the questions. 
-You have just been beamed into a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall.Along with your laser gun,your compass,and rain poncho,you have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one above.Which letter marks the area you are in?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  E

Question 2

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 species.

Question 3

One biome type that has not been as badly threatened as other biomes is

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A)  arctic tundra.
B)  tropical rainforests.
C)  grasslands.
D)  temperate forests.
E)  southern pine forests.

Question 4

Historically,the greatest threat to grasslands has been

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A)  damage by off-road vehicles.
B)  air pollution.
C)  conversion to farmland.
D)  global climate change.
E)  mineral extraction.

Question 5

Habitat fragmentation usually leads to a(n)

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A)  decrease in biodiversity.
B)  reduction in the number of introduced species.
C)  increase in biodiversity due to the isolated populations.
D)  increase in the number of introduced species.
E)  more stable environment.

Question 6

Use the following graph to answer the questions. 
-Temperate forest biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  E

Question 7

What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  chaparral
B)  tropical rainforest
C)  temperate rainforest
D)  taiga
E)  No biome has moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation.

Question 8

Zebra mussels are a mussel species from Japan that was introduced without negative consequences into the United States to improve water quality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Approximately how many species have been identified on Earth?

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A)  about 500,000
B)  a little less than 1 million
C)  about 1.5 million
D)  a little more than 10 million
E)  about 30 million

Question 11

Use the following graph to answer the questions. 
-Desert biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  E

Question 12

The total number of living species is probably

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A)  about 450,000.
B)  between 500,000 and 1 million.
C)  between 3 million and 50 million.
D)  between 75 and 95 million.
E)  at least 300 million.

Question 13

The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

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A)  uncontrolled sport hunting in the developed world.
B)  commercial harvesting of wildlife in Africa.
C)  drought conditions caused by the greenhouse effect.
D)  habitat destruction worldwide.
E)  None of these by themselves cause high rates of animal extinctions,but together they combine to cause high rates. D

Question 14

The location of specific biomes can be predicted based on

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A)  the Coriolis Effect.
B)  the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
C)  precipitation and temperature.
D)  seasonal variations in sunspots.
E)  large landforms in the area.

Question 15

A/an ________ species is one that requires a large area of generally undisturbed habitat to maintain viable populations.By saving this habitat,many other species benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  umbrella
B)  flagship
C)  indicator
D)  keystone
E)  endangered A

Question 16

Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

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A)  mammals and reptiles.
B)  birds and fish.
C)  fungi.
D)  invertebrates.
E)  multicellular plants.

Question 17

Tuna and great white sharks would be found within the

Accepted Answer

A)  benthic zone.
B)  littoral zone.
C)  pelagic zone.
D)  hadal zone.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a benefit of high biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  aesthetic and cultural value
B)  potential medicinal value
C)  potential sources of food
D)  ecological value
E)  production of carbon dioxide

Question 19

This biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil.

Accepted Answer

A)  tundra
B)  boreal forest
C)  temperate rainforest
D)  temperate deciduous forest
E)  cold desert

Question 20

This biome occurs at mid-latitudes and is characterized by cold winters and warm summers.There are few forests,but have grasses with deep roots that help to build soil.

Accepted Answer

A)  temperate grasslands
B)  temperate rainforests
C)  deserts
D)  temperate deciduous forest
E)  tundra A

Exam 5: Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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One biome type that has not been as badly threatened as other biomes is

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Historically,the greatest threat to grasslands has been

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Habitat fragmentation usually leads to a(n)

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Use the following graph to answer the questions. -Temperate forest biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

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What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

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Zebra mussels are a mussel species from Japan that was introduced without negative consequences into the United States to improve water quality.

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Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

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Approximately how many species have been identified on Earth?

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Use the following graph to answer the questions. -Desert biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

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The total number of living species is probably

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The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

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The location of specific biomes can be predicted based on

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A/an ________ species is one that requires a large area of generally undisturbed habitat to maintain viable populations.By saving this habitat,many other species benefit.

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Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

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Tuna and great white sharks would be found within the

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Which of the following is not a benefit of high biodiversity?

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This biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil.

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This biome occurs at mid-latitudes and is characterized by cold winters and warm summers.There are few forests,but have grasses with deep roots that help to build soil.

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Exam 5: Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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One biome type that has not been as badly threatened as other biomes is

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Historically,the greatest threat to grasslands has been

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Habitat fragmentation usually leads to a(n)

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Use the following graph to answer the questions. -Temperate forest biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

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What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

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Zebra mussels are a mussel species from Japan that was introduced without negative consequences into the United States to improve water quality.

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Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

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Approximately how many species have been identified on Earth?

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Use the following graph to answer the questions. -Desert biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter

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The total number of living species is probably

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The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

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The location of specific biomes can be predicted based on

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A/an ________ species is one that requires a large area of generally undisturbed habitat to maintain viable populations.By saving this habitat,many other species benefit.

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Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

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Tuna and great white sharks would be found within the

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Which of the following is not a benefit of high biodiversity?

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This biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil.

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