Question 1

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s).
-What is the mean monthly precipitation,in millimeters,of the tropical grassland in the month of December?

Accepted Answer

approximat

Question 2

Approximately _____% of the world's major terrestrial ecosystems are being degraded or used unsustainably.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  60 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  60

Question 3

Thick,spongy mats of low-growing plants,primarily grasses,mosses,and lichens,are typical of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  arctic tundra 
B)  coniferous forest 
C)  tall-grass prairies 
D)  tropical forests 
E)  taiga 
A)  arctic tundra 
B)  coniferous forest 
C)  tall-grass prairies 
D)  tropical forests 
E)  taiga

Question 4

Using the environmental factors of moisture and temperature,describe the relationship between deserts,grasslands and forests.

Accepted Answer

The availability of moisture determines

Question 5

Tropical rain forests cover about ____ of the earth's surface,but contain at least ____ of the known terrestrial plant and animal species.

Accepted Answer

A)  2%;50% 
B)  10%;50% 
C)  2%;20% 
D)  30%;30% 
E)  50%;50% 
A)  2%;50% 
B)  10%;50% 
C)  2%;20% 
D)  30%;30% 
E)  50%;50%

Question 6

"Widely scattered clumps of trees,warm temperatures year-round,and alternating dry and wet seasons,with herds of herbivores" are characteristics of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  tall-grass prairie 
B)  tundra 
C)  short-grass prairie 
D)  temperate grassland 
E)  savanna 
A)  tall-grass prairie 
B)  tundra 
C)  short-grass prairie 
D)  temperate grassland 
E)  savanna

Question 7

Which type of desert would have high daytime temperatures in summer,low temperatures in winter,and moderate precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical deserts 
B)  cold deserts 
C)  Gobi desert 
D)  temperate deserts 
E)  Sahara desert 
A)  tropical deserts 
B)  cold deserts 
C)  Gobi desert 
D)  temperate deserts 
E)  Sahara desert

Question 8

The El Niño Southern Oscillation changes the weather only along the Pacific coast of South America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Desert ecosystem soils take decades to hundreds of years to recover from off-road vehicle use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

About ____________________ percent of the world's major terrestrial ecosystems are either being used unsustainably or are being degraded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About ____________________ percent of the world's major...

Question 11

Tropical rain forests cover only 2% of the earth's land surface but may contain at least half of the earth's known terrestrial plant and animal species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about oceans is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ocean currents redistribute heat from the sun. 
B)  Most of the heat absorption by the oceans occurs in tropical waters. 
C)  Irregularly shaped continents cause currents to flow in circular patterns. 
D)  Differences in density of warm and cold seawater set up warm and cold currents. 
E)  Ocean currents flow counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere. 
A)  Ocean currents redistribute heat from the sun. 
B)  Most of the heat absorption by the oceans occurs in tropical waters. 
C)  Irregularly shaped continents cause currents to flow in circular patterns. 
D)  Differences in density of warm and cold seawater set up warm and cold currents. 
E)  Ocean currents flow counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere.

Question 13

Many mountains are islands of biodiversity surrounded by a sea of lower-elevation landscapes transformed by human activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tropical savannas in East Africa have herds of ____________________ and ____________________ hoofed animals.

Accepted Answer

grazing;br

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  storing toxins in stems 
B)  enjoying a long growing season 
C)  opening pores during the day 
D)  storing water in expandable tissues 
E)  having thin,flimsy large leaves 
A)  storing toxins in stems 
B)  enjoying a long growing season 
C)  opening pores during the day 
D)  storing water in expandable tissues 
E)  having thin,flimsy large leaves

Question 16

The greenhouse effect is created entirely by humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Deciduous forests are typically located at higher altitudes than coniferous forests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Boreal forests are composed of a few species of coniferous evergreen trees with small,needle-shaped leaves.These trees can withstand the intense cold and ____________________ of winter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Boreal forests are composed of a few...

Question 19

The forest that grows in regions that receive little precipitation,and have short summers with cool to warm temperatures is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  boreal forest 
B)  temperate deciduous forest 
C)  tropical rain forest 
D)  temperate grassland 
E)  temperate rain forest 
A)  boreal forest 
B)  temperate deciduous forest 
C)  tropical rain forest 
D)  temperate grassland 
E)  temperate rain forest

Question 20

What drives ocean currents? Using the Atlantic Ocean as an example,explain how ocean currents distribute heat around the globe.

Accepted Answer

The sun heats up ocean water,especially

Exam 7: Climate and Biodiversity

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s). -What is the mean monthly precipitation,in millimeters,of the tropical grassland in the month of December?

Approximately _____% of the world's major terrestrial ecosystems are being degraded or used unsustainably.

Thick,spongy mats of low-growing plants,primarily grasses,mosses,and lichens,are typical of the ____.

Using the environmental factors of moisture and temperature,describe the relationship between deserts,grasslands and forests.

Tropical rain forests cover about ____ of the earth's surface,but contain at least ____ of the known terrestrial plant and animal species.

"Widely scattered clumps of trees,warm temperatures year-round,and alternating dry and wet seasons,with herds of herbivores" are characteristics of which of the following?

Which type of desert would have high daytime temperatures in summer,low temperatures in winter,and moderate precipitation?

The El Niño Southern Oscillation changes the weather only along the Pacific coast of South America.

Desert ecosystem soils take decades to hundreds of years to recover from off-road vehicle use.

About ____________________ percent of the world's major terrestrial ecosystems are either being used unsustainably or are being degraded.

Tropical rain forests cover only 2% of the earth's land surface but may contain at least half of the earth's known terrestrial plant and animal species.

Which of the following statements about oceans is not true?

Many mountains are islands of biodiversity surrounded by a sea of lower-elevation landscapes transformed by human activities.

Tropical savannas in East Africa have herds of ____________________ and ____________________ hoofed animals.

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

The greenhouse effect is created entirely by humans.

Deciduous forests are typically located at higher altitudes than coniferous forests.

Boreal forests are composed of a few species of coniferous evergreen trees with small,needle-shaped leaves.These trees can withstand the intense cold and ____________________ of winter.

The forest that grows in regions that receive little precipitation,and have short summers with cool to warm temperatures is the ____.

What drives ocean currents? Using the Atlantic Ocean as an example,explain how ocean currents distribute heat around the globe.

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Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

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Biodiversity, species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Its Impact

Aquatic Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity

Food, soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources

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Air Pollution

Climate Disruption and Ozone Depletion

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Tropical rain forests cover about of the earth's surface,but contain at least of the known terrestrial plant and animal species.

Tropical savannas in East Africa have herds of and hoofed animals.