Question 1

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as those caused by climate or topography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

ʺWallaceʹs line,ʺ which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another,is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is characterized by dry summers and wet winters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Biogeographic regions (realms)are delineated based on species assemblages and their evolutionary history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

-Acacias and elephants in southern Africa are indicative of which biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna 
B) Midlatitude grassland 
C) Arctic and alpine tundra 
D) Desert 
A) Tropical savanna 
B) Midlatitude grassland 
C) Arctic and alpine tundra 
D) Desert

Question 6

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,itʹs faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Accepted Answer

A) New Zealand was isolated from Australia during critical evolutionary times. 
B) New Zealand experienced a major extinction that wiped out its marsupials and other Australian fauna. 
C) The environments of Australia and New Zealand are completely different,despite their close proximity. 
D) New Zealand is an island,whereas Australia is a continent.As such,one wouldnʹt expect them to have the same faunal assemblages. 
A) New Zealand was isolated from Australia during critical evolutionary times. 
B) New Zealand experienced a major extinction that wiped out its marsupials and other Australian fauna. 
C) The environments of Australia and New Zealand are completely different,despite their close proximity. 
D) New Zealand is an island,whereas Australia is a continent.As such,one wouldnʹt expect them to have the same faunal assemblages.

Question 7

Discuss the concept of the biome,including the various factors used to characterize one.

Accepted Answer

The biome concept defines world into lar

Question 8

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Invasive species can alter community dynamics and may lead to declines in native species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This biome has a well-developed vertical structure with three distinct layers: an overstory,a middle canopy,and understory.

Accepted Answer

A) Desert 
B) Mediterranean shrubland 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
D) Tropical rain forest 
A) Desert 
B) Mediterranean shrubland 
C) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
D) Tropical rain forest

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an anthropogenic biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Populated forest 
B) Boreal and montane forest 
C) Residential rangelands 
D) Pastoral village 
A) Populated forest 
B) Boreal and montane forest 
C) Residential rangelands 
D) Pastoral village

Question 12

The largest area of tropical savanna is found in

Accepted Answer

A) Africa. 
B) Australia. 
C) North America. 
D) Asia. 
A) Africa. 
B) Australia. 
C) North America. 
D) Asia.

Question 13

This biome occupies more than one-third of Earthʹs land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation,low precipitation,and high potential evapotranspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) Mediterranean shrubland 
B) Midlatitude grasslands 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Deserts 
A) Mediterranean shrubland 
B) Midlatitude grasslands 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Deserts

Question 14

Earthʹs tallest trees are the

Accepted Answer

A) giant ash (Eucalyptus regnans). 
B) sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). 
C) coast douglas fir (Pseudotsunga menziessii). 
D) coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). 
A) giant ash (Eucalyptus regnans). 
B) sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). 
C) coast douglas fir (Pseudotsunga menziessii). 
D) coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens).

Question 15

Dry summers and winter precipitation maxima characterize this small biome is located in 5 disparate locations,typically on the west coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) Mediterranean shrubland 
B) Midlatitude grassland 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
A) Mediterranean shrubland 
B) Midlatitude grassland 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest

Question 16

According to MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island biogeography,which of the following is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of species decreases with island area. 
B) The number of species increases with island area. 
C) There is no relationship between species number and island area. 
A) The number of species decreases with island area. 
B) The number of species increases with island area. 
C) There is no relationship between species number and island area.

Question 17

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Accepted Answer

.Because of poor soil fertility in the t

Question 18

Which biome occurs at high elevations above the treeline,even at lower latitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperate rain forest 
B) Boreal and montane forest 
C) Alpine tundra 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest 
A) Temperate rain forest 
B) Boreal and montane forest 
C) Alpine tundra 
D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest

Question 19

Large,stable communities of plants and animals whose boundaries are closely linked to climate and soils are called

Accepted Answer

A) biomes. 
B) biogeographic realms. 
C) biozones. 
D) ecospheres. 
A) biomes. 
B) biogeographic realms. 
C) biozones. 
D) ecospheres.

Question 20

Boreal forest soils are subject to podzolization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as those caused by climate or topography.

ʺWallaceʹs line,ʺ which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another,is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is characterized by dry summers and wet winters.

Biogeographic regions (realms)are delineated based on species assemblages and their evolutionary history.

-Acacias and elephants in southern Africa are indicative of which biome?

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,itʹs faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Discuss the concept of the biome,including the various factors used to characterize one.

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

Invasive species can alter community dynamics and may lead to declines in native species.

This biome has a well-developed vertical structure with three distinct layers: an overstory,a middle canopy,and understory.

Which of the following is NOT an anthropogenic biome?

The largest area of tropical savanna is found in

This biome occupies more than one-third of Earthʹs land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation,low precipitation,and high potential evapotranspiration.

Earthʹs tallest trees are the

Dry summers and winter precipitation maxima characterize this small biome is located in 5 disparate locations,typically on the west coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitude.

According to MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island biogeography,which of the following is CORRECT?

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Which biome occurs at high elevations above the treeline,even at lower latitudes?

Large,stable communities of plants and animals whose boundaries are closely linked to climate and soils are called

Boreal forest soils are subject to podzolization.

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Exam 17: Biogeographic Divisions

The boundaries between biomes are usually abrupt and related to rapid environmental changes,such as those caused by climate or topography.

ʺWallaceʹs line,ʺ which serves as a dividing line between different biogeographic realms and separates several present-day Indonesian islands from one another,is so named to show the arbitrary nature of such delineations.

The Mediterranean shrubland biome is characterized by dry summers and wet winters.

Biogeographic regions (realms)are delineated based on species assemblages and their evolutionary history.

-Acacias and elephants in southern Africa are indicative of which biome?

Though New Zealand is relatively close to Australia,itʹs faunal assemblages are quite different.For instance,there are no native marsupials in New Zealand.Which of the following best accounts for these differences?

Discuss the concept of the biome,including the various factors used to characterize one.

Midlatitude grasslands are found only in North America.

Invasive species can alter community dynamics and may lead to declines in native species.

This biome has a well-developed vertical structure with three distinct layers: an overstory,a middle canopy,and understory.

Which of the following is NOT an anthropogenic biome?

The largest area of tropical savanna is found in

This biome occupies more than one-third of Earthʹs land area and is characterized by xerophytic vegetation,low precipitation,and high potential evapotranspiration.

Earthʹs tallest trees are the

Dry summers and winter precipitation maxima characterize this small biome is located in 5 disparate locations,typically on the west coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitude.

According to MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island biogeography,which of the following is CORRECT?

Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue.

Which biome occurs at high elevations above the treeline,even at lower latitudes?

Large,stable communities of plants and animals whose boundaries are closely linked to climate and soils are called

Boreal forest soils are subject to podzolization.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

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