Question 1

The biome with high amounts of precipitation,large narrow-leaved evergreen trees,and epiphytes including lichens is the:

Accepted Answer

A) taiga. 
B) temperate deciduous forest. 
C) tropical rain forest. 
D) temperate rain forest. 
A) taiga. 
B) temperate deciduous forest. 
C) tropical rain forest. 
D) temperate rain forest.

Question 2

Where would you expect to find the littoral zone of a lake ?

Accepted Answer

A) Shallow water area along the shore 
B) Open water area farther from shore with enough sunlight for photosynthesis 
C) Deepest known,where light typically does not penetrate effectively 
D) Bottom region where organisms tend to attach themselves to one spot 
A) Shallow water area along the shore 
B) Open water area farther from shore with enough sunlight for photosynthesis 
C) Deepest known,where light typically does not penetrate effectively 
D) Bottom region where organisms tend to attach themselves to one spot

Question 3

Aquatic organisms that are weak swimmers are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) benthos. 
B) nekton. 
C) pelagic inhabitants. 
D) plankton 
A) benthos. 
B) nekton. 
C) pelagic inhabitants. 
D) plankton

Question 4

Which of the following BEST illustrates the process of evolution ?

Accepted Answer

A) A lizard changes color from green to brown to match the rock it is sitting on. 
B) A bear goes into hibernation to avoid the environmental stress of winter. 
C) A plant loses its leaves in a drought. 
D) A population of mosquitoes develops resistance to a pesticide. 
A) A lizard changes color from green to brown to match the rock it is sitting on. 
B) A bear goes into hibernation to avoid the environmental stress of winter. 
C) A plant loses its leaves in a drought. 
D) A population of mosquitoes develops resistance to a pesticide.

Question 5

What are the three main ecological categories of organisms found in aquatic ecosystems ?

Accepted Answer

A) plankton,nekton,fish 
B) plankton,benthos,littoral 
C) plankton,nekton,benthos 
D) benthos,mangal,littoral 
A) plankton,nekton,fish 
B) plankton,benthos,littoral 
C) plankton,nekton,benthos 
D) benthos,mangal,littoral

Question 6

Describe the ecological significance of fire.Why has the question of fire in fire-dependent ecosystems become more complicated in recent years
 Make a case for humans deliberately setting fires,giving the advantages and disadvantages for the ecosystem.What are three other fire prevention practices that can reduce the threat of fire to those who have homes in fire-vulnerable areas
?

Accepted Answer

Fire is an integral part of many ecosyst

Question 7

Which of the following arguments would be MOST compelling to an economist considering the development of a wetland ?

Accepted Answer

A) Wetlands are enjoyed by bird watchers. 
B) Biodiversity is sometimes low in wetlands. 
C) Wetlands provide habitat for muskrats and beavers. 
D) Wetlands provide ecosystem services like water purification that would cost millions to replace. 
A) Wetlands are enjoyed by bird watchers. 
B) Biodiversity is sometimes low in wetlands. 
C) Wetlands provide habitat for muskrats and beavers. 
D) Wetlands provide ecosystem services like water purification that would cost millions to replace.

Question 8

How would you argue against the following statement made during the zoning board hearings in your local community
.
 "Deserts are barren,hot and dry wastelands.My proposed housing development,including off-road vehicle recreation areas,will replace this scorching,arid,harsh environment with homes that will benefit the entire community."

Accepted Answer

Plant cover may be sparse in the desert

Question 9

Which of the following statements about secondary succession is TRUE:

Accepted Answer

A) It leads to a stable,persistent climax community. 
B) It reaches completion in about 15 years. 
C) It occurs in areas lacking vegetation where soil is present. 
D) It typically begins with lichens. 
A) It leads to a stable,persistent climax community. 
B) It reaches completion in about 15 years. 
C) It occurs in areas lacking vegetation where soil is present. 
D) It typically begins with lichens.

Question 10

The shallow-water area along the shore of a lake or pond is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) limnetic zone 
B) littoral zone 
C) profundal zone 
D) headwater zone 
A) limnetic zone 
B) littoral zone 
C) profundal zone 
D) headwater zone

Question 11

What term or phrase is used to describe cumulative genetic changes in populations that occur over generations ?

Accepted Answer

A) natural selection 
B) evolution 
C) genetic variation 
D) biodiversity 
A) natural selection 
B) evolution 
C) genetic variation 
D) biodiversity

The biome with high amounts of precipitation,large narrow-leaved evergreen trees,and epiphytes including lichens is the:

Where would you expect to find the littoral zone of a lake ?

Aquatic organisms that are weak swimmers are known as:

Which of the following BEST illustrates the process of evolution ?

What are the three main ecological categories of organisms found in aquatic ecosystems ?

Which of the following arguments would be MOST compelling to an economist considering the development of a wetland ?

Which of the following statements about secondary succession is TRUE:

The shallow-water area along the shore of a lake or pond is called the:

What term or phrase is used to describe cumulative genetic changes in populations that occur over generations ?

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Exam 6: Ecosystems and Evolution

The biome with high amounts of precipitation,large narrow-leaved evergreen trees,and epiphytes including lichens is the:

Where would you expect to find the littoral zone of a lake ?

Aquatic organisms that are weak swimmers are known as:

Which of the following BEST illustrates the process of evolution ?

What are the three main ecological categories of organisms found in aquatic ecosystems ?

Which of the following arguments would be MOST compelling to an economist considering the development of a wetland ?

Which of the following statements about secondary succession is TRUE:

The shallow-water area along the shore of a lake or pond is called the:

What term or phrase is used to describe cumulative genetic changes in populations that occur over generations ?

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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