Exam 21: The Biosphere

Problems arise during an El Niño event when

The biome occupied primarily by drought-resistant shrubs and characterized climatically by dry, hot summers and cool, wet winters is the

Temperature differences drive air movement in the four atmospheric convection cells with warm, moist air sinking and cool, dry air rising.

The ____________________ is the ecological zone in the marine biome from the shoreline to the continental shelf, and has high productivity.

When a predator is removed or displaced from its ecosystem, numerous additional species of both plants and animals can be affected.

The biosphere is defined as all the living organisms on Earth along with the ____________________ in which they live.

Climate is more predictable than weather.

The particular type of terrestrial biome that develops is strongly influenced by

Collectively, the biosphere's major terrestrial and aquatic life zones are called

Species that are accidentally introduced to new geographic regions

During an El Niño event,

Relatively little precipitation falls on the side of a mountain that faces away from prevailing winds because of the ____________________ effect.

The biome characterized by warmth, rain, and a rich diversity of trees, shrubs, and vines is the

The ozone hole shown below is due to destruction of ozone by

Terrestrial biomes are generally named based on the

For years, currents have been concentrating plastics in the Pacific Ocean in the Great Pacific ____________________.

Which of the following is not a major factor in shaping the climate of a local region?

The Earth's tropical areas are found at ____________________ latitudes than temperate areas.

Chaparral and grasslands are examples of ____________________ that receive a moderate amount of rainfall.

How can the latitudinal variation of Earth's average temperatures be explained?