Question 1

What is the broadest recognizable assemblage of plants and animals that forms a regional ecological unit?&#10;A) ecosystem&#10;B) biosphere&#10;C) biome&#10;D) biological unit&#10;E) zoo

Accepted Answer

A biome is the broadest recognizable assemblage of plants and animals that forms a regional ecological unit. It is characterized by distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life. An ecosystem refers to the living and non-living things that interact with each other in a particular area, while the biosphere refers to the sum of all ecosystems on Earth. "Biological unit" and "zoo" are not accurate terms to describe this concept.

Question 2

What are the two most important factors determining the distribution of biome regions?&#10;A) bedrock and topography&#10;B) running water and topography&#10;C) climate and topography&#10;D) latitude and topography

Accepted Answer

The two most important factors determining the distribution of biome regions are climate and topography. Climate is important because it determines the temperature range, amount of precipitation, and seasonality of an area, which in turn affects the types of plants and animals that can survive in that area. Topography is also important because it determines factors like elevation, slope, and exposure, which can affect temperature and moisture levels and also create microclimates. Although bedrock and running water can also influence biome distribution, they are not as important as climate and topography. Latitude is also a factor, but it is not as significant as climate and topography because similar biome types can exist at different latitudes depending on local climate and topography.

Question 3

Large grazing animals and their predators are mostly found in _______ biomes.&#10;A) tropical rainforest&#10;B) temperate grassland&#10;C) tropical savanna&#10;D) African safari

Accepted Answer

Large grazing animals and their predators are mostly found in tropical savanna biomes, which are characterized by grasslands with scattered trees and support large herbivores and their predators.

Question 4

What soil order is associated with temperate grassland biomes?&#10;A) oxisol&#10;B) podosol&#10;C) mollisol&#10;D) aridisol&#10;E) weedisol

Accepted Answer

Mollisol is a soil order that is associated with temperate grassland biomes. Mollisols are characterized by their deep, fertile topsoil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients. This makes them ideal for supporting grasses, which are the dominant vegetation in most temperate grassland ecosystems.

Question 5

The _____ biome is adapted to frequent late summer wildfires and rapid vegetation removal.&#10;A) tropical rainforest&#10;B) Mediterranean scrub&#10;C) deserts&#10;D) deciduous forests

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean scrub, also known as chaparral, is adapted to frequent late summer wildfires and rapid vegetation removal. This biome is characterized by drought-tolerant plants with thick bark and small leaves that can easily resprout after a fire. Tropical rainforests, deserts, and deciduous forests are not adapted to frequent wildfires.

Question 6

The ___ biome is a transition zone between tropical forests and deserts.&#10;A) savanna&#10;B) Mediterranean scrub&#10;C) monsoon forests&#10;D) tundra&#10;E) taiga

Accepted Answer

The savanna biome is known for being a transition zone between tropical forests and deserts, characterized by tall grasses and scattered trees. Mediterranean scrub (B) is found in areas with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Monsoon forests (C) are located in areas with heavy seasonal rainfall. Tundra (D) is found in cold, dry environments near the poles, and taiga (E) is a coniferous forest biome found in subarctic regions.

Question 7

These non-parasitic vines cling to trees for support.&#10;A) xerophytes&#10;B) epiphytes&#10;C) hydrophytes&#10;D) scum

Accepted Answer

Non-parasitic vines that cling to trees for support are called epiphytes. Xerophytes are plants adapted to arid environments, hydrophytes are plants adapted to aquatic environments, and scum refers to a layer of algae or other organic matter that forms on the surface of bodies of water.

Question 8

Plants that complete their entire life cycle in one growing season are called ____.&#10;A) xerophytes&#10;B) perennials&#10;C) ephemerals&#10;D) semi-annuals&#10;E) short-lived

Accepted Answer

Plants that complete their entire life cycle in one growing season are called ephemerals. These plants sprout, grow, flower, produce seeds, and die within one growing season.

Question 9

Cacti and other water-storing plants are called:&#10;A) epiphytes&#10;B) ephemerals&#10;C) spiney&#10;D) succulents&#10;E) spineless

Accepted Answer

Water-storing plants are commonly referred to as succulents, which include cacti along with other plants with thick, fleshy leaves or stems that can store water to survive in arid conditions. The other choices are not accurate descriptors of this group of plants.

Question 10

Redwood forests and Douglas fir are associated with the ____ biome.&#10;A) temperate deciduous forest&#10;B) temperate evergreen forest&#10;C) taiga&#10;D) boreal forest

Accepted Answer

Redwood forests and Douglas fir are both found in the temperate evergreen forest biome, which is also known as the temperate rainforest biome. This biome is characterized by mild temperatures, high precipitation, and evergreen trees that are adapted to wet and cool conditions. The other biomes listed do not typically have redwood or Douglas fir trees.

Question 11

Stunted trees, moss and bogs, called muskeg is associated with the __ biome.&#10;A) northern coniferous forest&#10;B) temperate deciduous forest&#10;C) temperate evergreen forest&#10;D) savanna

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Question 12

The biome most likely to contain ephemeral vegetation is the:&#10;A) tundra&#10;B) taiga&#10;C) tropical rainforest&#10;D) desert&#10;E) temperate deciduous forest

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Question 13

In the Mediterranean scrub biome, thick waxy leaves are well suited to___.&#10;A) the long, dry summer&#10;B) the short, wet summer&#10;C) the short, wet winter&#10;D) the long, wet summers

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The answer of In the Mediterranean scrub biome, thick waxy...

Question 14

Permafrost and gelisols soil order are associated with _____ biomes.&#10;A) northern conifer forests&#10;B) tundra&#10;C) taiga&#10;D) alpine forest

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Question 15

The largest range of tropical rainforest biomes is in the Amazon.

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Question 16

The difference between the tropical rainforest and the monsoon rainforest is:&#10;A) the former has less variety of plant species&#10;B) tropical rainforest has continuous light rains, while monsoon rainforest has strong summer showers&#10;C) tropical rainforests has a dry season, while monsoon rainforest does not&#10;D) monsoon rainforest has a dry season, while tropical rainforest does not

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The answer of The difference between the tropical rainforest and...

Question 17

When tropical rainforests are cut down and replaced with pastures, the biome becomes a:&#10;A) desert&#10;B) savanna&#10;C) deciduous forest&#10;D) temperate grassland

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Question 18

Temperate grassland biomes tend to have soils with thick ___ horizon.&#10;A) O&#10;B) E&#10;C) B&#10;D) C

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Question 19

In the U.S., most of the _______ biome has been converted to wheat, corn, and livestock farming.&#10;A) temperate forests&#10;B) Mediterranean grassland&#10;C) temperate grassland&#10;D) eastern grassland

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Question 20

What biome is associated with a BWk K&#246;ppen climate?&#10;A) tropical savanna&#10;B) temperate grassland&#10;C) desert&#10;D) temperate savanna

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Question 21

Tundra biome is only found in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Deck 25: The Global Distribution of Plants