Question 1

Which is not a characteristic found in cactus adapted to arid climates?

Accepted Answer

A) a deep taproot 
B) CAM photosynthesis 
C) an expandable stem 
D) leaves reduced to spines 
A) a deep taproot 
B) CAM photosynthesis 
C) an expandable stem 
D) leaves reduced to spines

Question 2

A __________ consists of different populations of organisms interacting in a geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) biome 
B) community 
C) individual 
D) population 
A) biome 
B) community 
C) individual 
D) population

Question 3

The desert hopping mammals were given as an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) convergent evolution 
B) ecosystem interactions 
C) divergent evolution 
D) dispersal 
A) convergent evolution 
B) ecosystem interactions 
C) divergent evolution 
D) dispersal

Question 4

An organism that consumes only plants is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) primary producer 
B) primary consumer 
C) secondary consumer 
D) tertiary consumer 
A) primary producer 
B) primary consumer 
C) secondary consumer 
D) tertiary consumer

Question 5

__________ are the best technique to track the migration of large marine animals such as sharks or sea lions.

Accepted Answer

A) Pop-up satellite tags 
B) GPS archival tags 
C) Mail-in tags 
D) GPS radio collars 
A) Pop-up satellite tags 
B) GPS archival tags 
C) Mail-in tags 
D) GPS radio collars

Question 6

Non-native species are species that

Accepted Answer

A) live in harsh conditions. 
B) depend on other species for their survival. 
C) have been introduced to an area outside their original geographic range by people. 
D) always harm other species. 
A) live in harsh conditions. 
B) depend on other species for their survival. 
C) have been introduced to an area outside their original geographic range by people. 
D) always harm other species.

Question 7

Give examples of domesticated organisms you see in your everyday life.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should i

Question 8

Which would be a "pull" factor that might result in species migration?

Accepted Answer

A) predation 
B) increased resources 
C) competition 
D) drought 
A) predation 
B) increased resources 
C) competition 
D) drought

Question 9

The Nile perch is native to Lake Victoria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An herbivore occupies only one trophic level in its ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is not a characteristic found in cactus adapted to arid climates?

A __________ consists of different populations of organisms interacting in a geographic area.

The desert hopping mammals were given as an example of __________.

An organism that consumes only plants is a __________.

__________ are the best technique to track the migration of large marine animals such as sharks or sea lions.

Non-native species are species that

Give examples of domesticated organisms you see in your everyday life.

Which would be a "pull" factor that might result in species migration?

The Nile perch is native to Lake Victoria.

An herbivore occupies only one trophic level in its ecosystem.

This Introduction Covers the Traditional and Modern Tools and Foundational Concepts in Wide Use in Geography

Portrait of the Atmosphere

Solar Energy and Seasons

Water in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Circulation and Wind Systems

The Restless Sky: Severe Weather and Storm Systems

The Changing Climate

Climate and Life: Biomes

Ocean Ecosystems

Soil and Water Resources

Earth History, Earth Interior

Drifting Continents: Plate Tectonics

Building the Crust With Rocks

Geohazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Weathering and Mass Movement

Flowing Water: Fluvial Systems

The Work of Ice: the Cryosphere and Glacial Landforms

Water, Wind, and Time: Desert Landforms

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Exam 8: Patterns of Life: Biogeography

Which is not a characteristic found in cactus adapted to arid climates?

A __________ consists of different populations of organisms interacting in a geographic area.

The desert hopping mammals were given as an example of __________.

An organism that consumes only plants is a __________.

__________ are the best technique to track the migration of large marine animals such as sharks or sea lions.

Non-native species are species that

Give examples of domesticated organisms you see in your everyday life.

Which would be a "pull" factor that might result in species migration?

The Nile perch is native to Lake Victoria.

An herbivore occupies only one trophic level in its ecosystem.

This Introduction Covers the Traditional and Modern Tools and Foundational Concepts in Wide Use in Geography

Portrait of the Atmosphere

Solar Energy and Seasons

Water in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Circulation and Wind Systems

The Restless Sky: Severe Weather and Storm Systems

The Changing Climate

Climate and Life: Biomes

Ocean Ecosystems

Soil and Water Resources

Earth History, Earth Interior

Drifting Continents: Plate Tectonics

Building the Crust With Rocks

Geohazards: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Weathering and Mass Movement

Flowing Water: Fluvial Systems

The Work of Ice: the Cryosphere and Glacial Landforms

Water, Wind, and Time: Desert Landforms

The Work of Waves: Coastal Landforms

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