Question 1

Of the total carbon available,in which of the following pools would you find the most carbon?

Accepted Answer

A) oceans 
B) atmosphere 
C) carbonate sediments 
D) hydrocarbon 
E) soils 
A) oceans 
B) atmosphere 
C) carbonate sediments 
D) hydrocarbon 
E) soils C

Question 2

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere and incorporated into soils is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) denitrification 
B) nitrogen fixation 
C) denudation 
D) outgassing 
E) combustion 
A) denitrification 
B) nitrogen fixation 
C) denudation 
D) outgassing 
E) combustion B

Question 3

What proportion of the Earth's atmosphere is comprised of nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) 24% 
B) 35% 
C) 49% 
D) 78% 
E) 87% 
A) 24% 
B) 35% 
C) 49% 
D) 78% 
E) 87% D

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the factors that acts to keep the spread of a species in check?

Accepted Answer

A) The specie's spread may be limited by continued dispersal of individuals 
B) The specie's spread may be limited by a variety of climatic variations 
C) The specie's spread msy be limted by parasites 
D) The specie's spread may be limited by disease 
E) The limited distribution of another species upon which the initial species is dependent 
A) The specie's spread may be limited by continued dispersal of individuals 
B) The specie's spread may be limited by a variety of climatic variations 
C) The specie's spread msy be limted by parasites 
D) The specie's spread may be limited by disease 
E) The limited distribution of another species upon which the initial species is dependent

Question 5

The amount of net carbohydrate remaining after respiration has broken down sufficient carbohydrate to power a plant is the:

Accepted Answer

A) primary production 
B) net primary production 
C) biomass 
D) gross photosynthesis 
E) net photosynthesis 
A) primary production 
B) net primary production 
C) biomass 
D) gross photosynthesis 
E) net photosynthesis

Question 6

The positive interaction between individuals of different species whereby one species is benefited and the other is unaffected is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) commensalism 
B) symbiosis 
C) mutualism 
D) protocooperation 
E) herbivory 
A) commensalism 
B) symbiosis 
C) mutualism 
D) protocooperation 
E) herbivory

Question 7

Which of the following elements is found in excessive concentrations in lakes and rivers and causes excessive algal growth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

A species of animal or plant that is found in only one region or location and nowhere else in the world is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) cosmopolitan 
B) endemic 
C) phylum 
D) epidemic 
E) diploid 
A) cosmopolitan 
B) endemic 
C) phylum 
D) epidemic 
E) diploid

Question 9

Of and estimated 2 million species of insects,only slightly more than one-third have been identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Light intensity sufficient to allow maximum net photosynthesis is only 10 to 30 percent of full summer sunlight for most green plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compare and contrast the nature of different types of symbiosis,giving examples.

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis is a biological relationship b

Question 12

A subdivision of the environment according to the needs and preferences of organisms or groups of organisms is referred to as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) sere 
B) bioclimatic frontier 
C) habitat 
D) niche 
E) disjunction 
A) sere 
B) bioclimatic frontier 
C) habitat 
D) niche 
E) disjunction

Question 13

A form of self-producing succession resulting from the actions of the plants and animals themselves is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) equilibrium succession 
B) old-field succession 
C) secondary succession 
D) primary succession 
E) autogenic succession 
A) equilibrium succession 
B) old-field succession 
C) secondary succession 
D) primary succession 
E) autogenic succession

Question 14

Using an annotated diagram,describe the general operation of the nitrogen cycle.Explain the role of nitrogen fixation and denitrification in the cycle.

Accepted Answer

The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical p

Question 15

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the soil and returned to the atmosphere is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) denitrification 
B) nitrogen fixation 
C) denudation 
D) outgassing 
E) combustion 
A) denitrification 
B) nitrogen fixation 
C) denudation 
D) outgassing 
E) combustion

Question 16

One of many stages in the progression of succession is referred to as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) sere 
B) bioclimatic frontier 
C) habitat 
D) niche 
E) disjunction 
A) sere 
B) bioclimatic frontier 
C) habitat 
D) niche 
E) disjunction

Question 17

The highest division of higher animal life is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A) species 
B) genus 
C) phylum 
D) polyploid 
E) diploid 
A) species 
B) genus 
C) phylum 
D) polyploid 
E) diploid

Question 18

Which of the following elements is not recycled using a gaseous biogeochemical cycle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Describe and explain the edaphic factors that effect vegetation local to your region.

Accepted Answer

Edaphic factors refer to the soil charac

Question 20

Nitrogen is gained by the atmosphere by the process of denitrification,which is controlled by an array of soil bacteria

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Of the total carbon available,in which of the following pools would you find the most carbon?

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere and incorporated into soils is referred to as:

What proportion of the Earth's atmosphere is comprised of nitrogen?

Which of the following is not one of the factors that acts to keep the spread of a species in check?

The amount of net carbohydrate remaining after respiration has broken down sufficient carbohydrate to power a plant is the:

The positive interaction between individuals of different species whereby one species is benefited and the other is unaffected is known as:

Which of the following elements is found in excessive concentrations in lakes and rivers and causes excessive algal growth?

A species of animal or plant that is found in only one region or location and nowhere else in the world is referred to as:

Of and estimated 2 million species of insects,only slightly more than one-third have been identified.

Light intensity sufficient to allow maximum net photosynthesis is only 10 to 30 percent of full summer sunlight for most green plants.

Compare and contrast the nature of different types of symbiosis,giving examples.

A subdivision of the environment according to the needs and preferences of organisms or groups of organisms is referred to as a/an:

A form of self-producing succession resulting from the actions of the plants and animals themselves is referred to as:

Using an annotated diagram,describe the general operation of the nitrogen cycle.Explain the role of nitrogen fixation and denitrification in the cycle.

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the soil and returned to the atmosphere is referred to as:

One of many stages in the progression of succession is referred to as a/an:

The highest division of higher animal life is referred to as a:

Which of the following elements is not recycled using a gaseous biogeochemical cycle?

Describe and explain the edaphic factors that effect vegetation local to your region.

Nitrogen is gained by the atmosphere by the process of denitrification,which is controlled by an array of soil bacteria

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Exam 8: Biogeographic Processes

Of the total carbon available,in which of the following pools would you find the most carbon?

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere and incorporated into soils is referred to as:

What proportion of the Earth's atmosphere is comprised of nitrogen?

Which of the following is not one of the factors that acts to keep the spread of a species in check?

The amount of net carbohydrate remaining after respiration has broken down sufficient carbohydrate to power a plant is the:

The positive interaction between individuals of different species whereby one species is benefited and the other is unaffected is known as:

Which of the following elements is found in excessive concentrations in lakes and rivers and causes excessive algal growth?

A species of animal or plant that is found in only one region or location and nowhere else in the world is referred to as:

Of and estimated 2 million species of insects,only slightly more than one-third have been identified.

Light intensity sufficient to allow maximum net photosynthesis is only 10 to 30 percent of full summer sunlight for most green plants.

Compare and contrast the nature of different types of symbiosis,giving examples.

A subdivision of the environment according to the needs and preferences of organisms or groups of organisms is referred to as a/an:

A form of self-producing succession resulting from the actions of the plants and animals themselves is referred to as:

Using an annotated diagram,describe the general operation of the nitrogen cycle.Explain the role of nitrogen fixation and denitrification in the cycle.

The process whereby nitrogen is removed from the soil and returned to the atmosphere is referred to as:

One of many stages in the progression of succession is referred to as a/an:

The highest division of higher animal life is referred to as a:

Which of the following elements is not recycled using a gaseous biogeochemical cycle?

Describe and explain the edaphic factors that effect vegetation local to your region.

Nitrogen is gained by the atmosphere by the process of denitrification,which is controlled by an array of soil bacteria

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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