Question 1

If the biosphere is to function properly, its components must be_____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  fully used up within biogeochemical cycles 
B)  replaced from the ocean 
C)  arranged so that they don't become "fixed" 
D)  recycled 
E)  replaced from space 
A)  fully used up within biogeochemical cycles 
B)  replaced from the ocean 
C)  arranged so that they don't become "fixed" 
D)  recycled 
E)  replaced from space

Question 2

Of the main nutrients in the biosphere, the one that is "fixed" inside nodules in certain plant roots is_____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon 
D)  calcium 
E)  hydrogen 
A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon 
D)  calcium 
E)  hydrogen

Question 3

Considering all major biogeochemical cycles, the human input is

Accepted Answer

A)  never likely to be important. 
B)  insignificant. 
C)  making major alternations in most cycles. 
D)  is several times larger than the natural fluxes of mass and energy. 
E)  limited to the carbon cycle. 
A)  never likely to be important. 
B)  insignificant. 
C)  making major alternations in most cycles. 
D)  is several times larger than the natural fluxes of mass and energy. 
E)  limited to the carbon cycle.

Question 4

Seasonal behavior in plants and animals is stimulated by__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  wildfire 
C)  edaphic influences 
D)  photosynthesis 
E)  photoperiodism 
A)  temperature 
B)  wildfire 
C)  edaphic influences 
D)  photosynthesis 
E)  photoperiodism

Question 5

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  specific plants 
B)  taxonomy 
C)  distributions and relationships 
D)  specific animals 
E)  none of the above 
A)  specific plants 
B)  taxonomy 
C)  distributions and relationships 
D)  specific animals 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Which of the following elements DOES NOT have a sedimentary cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorous 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Sulfur 
E)  Nitrogen 
A)  Phosphorous 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Sulfur 
E)  Nitrogen

Question 7

Of the sum total of environmental relationships affecting plant distributions, _________ is the least predictable.

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature 
B)  topography 
C)  succession 
D)  edaphic influences 
E)  wildfire 
A)  temperature 
B)  topography 
C)  succession 
D)  edaphic influences 
E)  wildfire

Question 8

In the selva, the vegetation is_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  resistant to long droughts 
B)  usually damaged by nasty monkeys 
C)  dominated by broadleaf evergreen trees 
D)  short tundra grasses 
E)  seemingly unrelated to the environmental "spheres" 
A)  resistant to long droughts 
B)  usually damaged by nasty monkeys 
C)  dominated by broadleaf evergreen trees 
D)  short tundra grasses 
E)  seemingly unrelated to the environmental "spheres"

Question 9

Encompassed in life, water is classified as in transit or ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Encompassed in life, water is classified as...

Question 10

In the early days of Earth history, __________ was poisonous to living cells; now this substance is required by living cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the early days of Earth history,...

Question 11

The geographic study of living organisms is _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  biology 
B)  biogeography 
C)  phytology 
D)  geomorphology 
E)  limnology 
A)  biology 
B)  biogeography 
C)  phytology 
D)  geomorphology 
E)  limnology

Question 12

The basic process whereby plants produced stored chemical energy is called________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic process whereby plants produced stored...

Question 13

A(n) ____is another way in which a food chain can be conceptualized.

Accepted Answer

A)  way of gaining energy at every step 
B)  final link at the apex 
C)  food pyramid 
D)  open system 
E)  sedimentary cycle 
A)  way of gaining energy at every step 
B)  final link at the apex 
C)  food pyramid 
D)  open system 
E)  sedimentary cycle

Question 14

Approximately how many species of plants are in existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  6,000,000 
B)  150,000 
C)  600,000 
D)  1,500 
E)  6,000 
A)  6,000,000 
B)  150,000 
C)  600,000 
D)  1,500 
E)  6,000

Question 15

For about the last_______ years, Earth has had about the same balance of chemical components that now persists.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  500 million 
C)  10,000 
D)  1 billion 
E)  100,000 
A)  1 million 
B)  500 million 
C)  10,000 
D)  1 billion 
E)  100,000

Question 16

A(n)________ is another term for a secondary consumer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is another term for a secondary...

Question 17

Plant decomposition releases into _______the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  sulpher 
E)  neon 
A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  sulpher 
E)  neon

Question 18

Most of the carbon near Earth's surface is held in ________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  geologic deposits 
B)  animals 
C)  glaciers 
D)  forests 
E)  lakes 
A)  geologic deposits 
B)  animals 
C)  glaciers 
D)  forests 
E)  lakes

Question 19

The following element(s) have a sedimentary cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the above 
B)  zinc 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  sulfur 
E)  copper 
A)  all of the above 
B)  zinc 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  sulfur 
E)  copper

Question 20

Which of the following is a source of atmospheric oxygen in the oxygen cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the burning of fossil fuels 
B)  decomposition of water during photosynthesis 
C)  the weathering of rocks 
D)  water from plant transpiration 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the burning of fossil fuels 
B)  decomposition of water during photosynthesis 
C)  the weathering of rocks 
D)  water from plant transpiration 
E)  all of the above

If the biosphere is to function properly, its components must be_____ .

Of the main nutrients in the biosphere, the one that is "fixed" inside nodules in certain plant roots is_____ .

Considering all major biogeochemical cycles, the human input is

Seasonal behavior in plants and animals is stimulated by__________ .

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with_________ .

Which of the following elements DOES NOT have a sedimentary cycle?

Of the sum total of environmental relationships affecting plant distributions, _________ is the least predictable.

In the selva, the vegetation is_________ .

Encompassed in life, water is classified as in transit or ________.

In the early days of Earth history, __________ was poisonous to living cells; now this substance is required by living cells.

The geographic study of living organisms is _________ .

The basic process whereby plants produced stored chemical energy is called________ .

A(n) ____is another way in which a food chain can be conceptualized.

Approximately how many species of plants are in existence?

For about the last_______ years, Earth has had about the same balance of chemical components that now persists.

A(n)________ is another term for a secondary consumer.

Plant decomposition releases into _______the atmosphere.

Most of the carbon near Earth's surface is held in ________ .

The following element(s) have a sedimentary cycle.

Which of the following is a source of atmospheric oxygen in the oxygen cycle?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 10: Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

If the biosphere is to function properly, its components must be_____ .

Of the main nutrients in the biosphere, the one that is "fixed" inside nodules in certain plant roots is_____ .

Considering all major biogeochemical cycles, the human input is

Seasonal behavior in plants and animals is stimulated by__________ .

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with_________ .

Which of the following elements DOES NOT have a sedimentary cycle?

Of the sum total of environmental relationships affecting plant distributions, _________ is the least predictable.

In the selva, the vegetation is_________ .

Encompassed in life, water is classified as in transit or ________.

In the early days of Earth history, __________ was poisonous to living cells; now this substance is required by living cells.

The geographic study of living organisms is _________ .

The basic process whereby plants produced stored chemical energy is called________ .

A(n) ____is another way in which a food chain can be conceptualized.

Approximately how many species of plants are in existence?

For about the last_______ years, Earth has had about the same balance of chemical components that now persists.

A(n)________ is another term for a secondary consumer.

Plant decomposition releases into _______the atmosphere.

Most of the carbon near Earth's surface is held in ________ .

The following element(s) have a sedimentary cycle.

Which of the following is a source of atmospheric oxygen in the oxygen cycle?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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