Question 1

Swamps are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  woody vegetation. 
B)  herbaceous vegetation. 
C)  constant water levels. 
D)  no hydroperiod. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  woody vegetation. 
B)  herbaceous vegetation. 
C)  constant water levels. 
D)  no hydroperiod. 
E)  none of the above A

Question 2

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-bogs

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" A

Question 3

The red mangrove

Accepted Answer

A)  does not reproduce by seed. 
B)  pioneers new mangrove swamps. 
C)  is the least salt tolerant species of mangrove. 
D)  cannot tolerate tidal changes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  does not reproduce by seed. 
B)  pioneers new mangrove swamps. 
C)  is the least salt tolerant species of mangrove. 
D)  cannot tolerate tidal changes. 
E)  none of the above B

Question 4

__________ are the product of wind-generated circular rotation of water whereas wind and the Coriolis force generates __________.

Accepted Answer

Langmuir c

Question 5

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-swamp

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees"

Question 6

The compensation point occurs where

Accepted Answer

A)  sufficient light is available that photosynthesis balances respiration. 
B)  plants must compensate for water loss. 
C)  respiration compensates for lost photosynthesis. 
D)  transpiration is balanced by evaporation. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  sufficient light is available that photosynthesis balances respiration. 
B)  plants must compensate for water loss. 
C)  respiration compensates for lost photosynthesis. 
D)  transpiration is balanced by evaporation. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Short-wavelength light penetrates water more deeply than long-wavelength light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-rivers and streams

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees"

Question 9

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-mangrove swamp

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees"

Question 10

Which of the following is not characteristic of bogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are typically found at high latitude. 
B)  They are characterized by low pH. 
C)  They are characterized by multiple water outlets. 
D)  Sphagnum moss is a dominant plant species. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  They are typically found at high latitude. 
B)  They are characterized by low pH. 
C)  They are characterized by multiple water outlets. 
D)  Sphagnum moss is a dominant plant species. 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a mismatch?

Accepted Answer

A)  pelagic zone/shallow water 
B)  benthic zone/deepest water 
C)  profundal zone/below the compensation point 
D)  littoral zone/shallow water 
E)  none of the above 
A)  pelagic zone/shallow water 
B)  benthic zone/deepest water 
C)  profundal zone/below the compensation point 
D)  littoral zone/shallow water 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Excess production by photosynthesis in aquatic systems is known as __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excess production by photosynthesis in aquatic systems...

Question 13

Tidal ranges tend to be higher at high latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not true of coral reefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The have high species diversity. 
B)  They occur only where the water temperature exceeds 20oC. 
C)  Corals form the substrate and habitat for other species. 
D)  Photosynthesis is performed by zooxanthellae. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The have high species diversity. 
B)  They occur only where the water temperature exceeds 20oC. 
C)  Corals form the substrate and habitat for other species. 
D)  Photosynthesis is performed by zooxanthellae. 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Energy sources from within an aquatic system are known as __________ sources; external energy sources are known as __________ sources.

Accepted Answer

Autochthon

Question 16

The biological pump in the ocean

Accepted Answer

A)  circulates oxygen. 
B)  moves carbon toward the surface. 
C)  moves carbon to deeper waters. 
D)  is independent of the atmosphere. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  circulates oxygen. 
B)  moves carbon toward the surface. 
C)  moves carbon to deeper waters. 
D)  is independent of the atmosphere. 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-coral reef

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees"

Question 18

Mangrove communities

Accepted Answer

A)  are important habitat for marine animal reproduction. 
B)  have no economic value. 
C)  are composed of herbaceous vegetation. 
D)  have extreme tidal range. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  are important habitat for marine animal reproduction. 
B)  have no economic value. 
C)  are composed of herbaceous vegetation. 
D)  have extreme tidal range. 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature
-lakes and ponds

Accepted Answer

A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees" 
A) Carnivorous plants 
B) low productivity 
C) high species diversity 
D) tide pools 
E) threatened by dams
F)salt tolerant woody plants
G)strong salinity gradients
H)thermocline
I)waterfowl breeding habitat
J)cypress "knees"

Question 20

In the river continuum

Accepted Answer

A)  autochthonous sources are most important near the headwaters. 
B)  the gradient is highest where the river is largest. 
C)  phytoplankton are important energy sources in the lower river. 
D)  oxygen is usually higher in the lower river. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  autochthonous sources are most important near the headwaters. 
B)  the gradient is highest where the river is largest. 
C)  phytoplankton are important energy sources in the lower river. 
D)  oxygen is usually higher in the lower river. 
E)  none of the above

Exam 5: Fresh-water and Marine Communities

Swamps are characterized by

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -bogs

The red mangrove

__________ are the product of wind-generated circular rotation of water whereas wind and the Coriolis force generates __________.

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -swamp

The compensation point occurs where

Short-wavelength light penetrates water more deeply than long-wavelength light.

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -rivers and streams

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -mangrove swamp

Which of the following is not characteristic of bogs?

Which of the following is a mismatch?

Excess production by photosynthesis in aquatic systems is known as __________ .

Tidal ranges tend to be higher at high latitude.

Which of the following is not true of coral reefs?

Energy sources from within an aquatic system are known as __________ sources; external energy sources are known as __________ sources.

The biological pump in the ocean

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -coral reef

Mangrove communities

Match the Aquatic system community with corresponding feature -lakes and ponds

In the river continuum

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