Question 1

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Accepted Answer

A) Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species. 
B) Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area,taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C) Dispersal,even if anthropogenic,is a normal biogeographic process and,therefore,no cause of alarm. 
D) An invasive species is any non-native introduced species,whether it becomes established or not. 
A) Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species. 
B) Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area,taking over niches that were already occupied by native species. 
C) Dispersal,even if anthropogenic,is a normal biogeographic process and,therefore,no cause of alarm. 
D) An invasive species is any non-native introduced species,whether it becomes established or not.

Question 2

In part,the high diversity of the tropical rain forest is due to the extremely fertile soils found in the biome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the important factors used in defining a biogeographic realm?

Accepted Answer

Earthʹs biogeographic realms is divided

Question 4

MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island geography posits that the number of species on an island is a dynamic equilibrium between the rates of immigration and extinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most forests in the temperate rain forest are old growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found is called the

Accepted Answer

A) boundary layer. 
B) transitional matrix. 
C) ecotone. 
D) edge effect. 
A) boundary layer. 
B) transitional matrix. 
C) ecotone. 
D) edge effect.

Question 8

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Accepted Answer

A) Mediterranean 
B) Humid subtropical (warm summer) 
C) Marine west coast 
D) Humid continental (cool summer) 
A) Mediterranean 
B) Humid subtropical (warm summer) 
C) Marine west coast 
D) Humid continental (cool summer)

Question 10

Which of the following regarding biomes is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Biomes often reflect potential mature vegetation,rather than actual vegetation of an area. 
B) The boundaries between most biomes are sharp and easily delineated. 
C) Biomes are defined by native species to a region. 
D) Most biomes have been greatly altered by human intervention. 
A) Biomes often reflect potential mature vegetation,rather than actual vegetation of an area. 
B) The boundaries between most biomes are sharp and easily delineated. 
C) Biomes are defined by native species to a region. 
D) Most biomes have been greatly altered by human intervention.

Question 11

Deserts,by definition,contain very little vegetation and are represented instead by large areas of windswept sand (ergs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

In part,the high diversity of the tropical rain forest is due to the extremely fertile soils found in the biome.

What are the important factors used in defining a biogeographic realm?

MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island geography posits that the number of species on an island is a dynamic equilibrium between the rates of immigration and extinction.

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

Most forests in the temperate rain forest are old growth.

The boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found is called the

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Which of the following regarding biomes is NOT true?

Deserts,by definition,contain very little vegetation and are represented instead by large areas of windswept sand (ergs).

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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Exam 17: Biogeographic Divisions

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

In part,the high diversity of the tropical rain forest is due to the extremely fertile soils found in the biome.

What are the important factors used in defining a biogeographic realm?

MacArthur and Wilsonʹs theory of island geography posits that the number of species on an island is a dynamic equilibrium between the rates of immigration and extinction.

The largest areas of tropical savanna occur in South America,particularly in Venezuela.

Most forests in the temperate rain forest are old growth.

The boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found is called the

Most desert plants are xerophytic with numerous mechanisms to cope with dry conditions.

Which of the following climate types is associated with the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome?

Which of the following regarding biomes is NOT true?

Deserts,by definition,contain very little vegetation and are represented instead by large areas of windswept sand (ergs).

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

Filters