Question 1

The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

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A)  uncontrolled sport hunting in the developed world. 
B)  commercial harvesting of wildlife in Africa. 
C)  drought conditions caused by the greenhouse effect. 
D)  habitat destruction worldwide. 
E)  None of these by themselves cause high rates of animal extinctions, but together they combine to cause high rates. 
A)  uncontrolled sport hunting in the developed world. 
B)  commercial harvesting of wildlife in Africa. 
C)  drought conditions caused by the greenhouse effect. 
D)  habitat destruction worldwide. 
E)  None of these by themselves cause high rates of animal extinctions, but together they combine to cause high rates. D

Question 2

Species diversity is most concentrated in

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A)  North America and Europe. 
B)  South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. 
C)  South Africa, Australia, and Europe. 
D)  Oceania, East Asia, and Antarctica. 
E)  North America, South America, and Africa 
A)  North America and Europe. 
B)  South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. 
C)  South Africa, Australia, and Europe. 
D)  Oceania, East Asia, and Antarctica. 
E)  North America, South America, and Africa B

Question 3

What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

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A)  It is a highly desirable place to live. 
B)  It is only found in the Mediterranean area. 
C)  It has very poor soil but supports an extremely diverse array of species. 
D)  It has a large total area. 
E)  It contains a high number of unique species. 
A)  It is a highly desirable place to live. 
B)  It is only found in the Mediterranean area. 
C)  It has very poor soil but supports an extremely diverse array of species. 
D)  It has a large total area. 
E)  It contains a high number of unique species. E

Question 4

Estuaries are often referred to as nursery areas due to the number of organisms that use them for breeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

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A)  mammals and reptiles. 
B)  birds and fish. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  invertebrates. 
E)  multicellular plants. 
A)  mammals and reptiles. 
B)  birds and fish. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  invertebrates. 
E)  multicellular plants.

Question 6

What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

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A)  chaparral 
B)  tropical rainforest 
C)  temperate rainforest 
D)  taiga 
E)  No biome has moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation. 
A)  chaparral 
B)  tropical rainforest 
C)  temperate rainforest 
D)  taiga 
E)  No biome has moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation.

Question 7

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

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A)  different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. 
B)  different versions of the same gene in an ecological community. 
C) sizes, colors, and shapes of organisms within an ecological community. 
D) niches, trophic levels, and ecological processes of a biological community. 
E) different species in an ecosystem. 
A)  different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. 
B)  different versions of the same gene in an ecological community. 
C) sizes, colors, and shapes of organisms within an ecological community. 
D) niches, trophic levels, and ecological processes of a biological community. 
E) different species in an ecosystem.

Question 8

We are usually referring to species diversity when we talk about biodiversity. However, genetic diversity is also important to ecological systems because diverse genes

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A)  increase the efficiency and productivity of a system because all niches are filled. 
B)  allow an individual organism to adapt to its changing environment. 
C)  are necessary for a population to evolve in a changing environment. 
D)  lead to diverse ecological processes in a biological community. 
E)  are important for a balanced ecosystem. 
A)  increase the efficiency and productivity of a system because all niches are filled. 
B)  allow an individual organism to adapt to its changing environment. 
C)  are necessary for a population to evolve in a changing environment. 
D)  lead to diverse ecological processes in a biological community. 
E)  are important for a balanced ecosystem.

Question 9

-You have just been beamed into a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. Along with your laser gun, your compass, and rain poncho, you have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one above. Which letter marks the area you are in?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 10

The biome that is most at risk due to over-harvest of organisms might be the

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A)  marine biome. 
B)  tropical rainforest biome. 
C)  tundra biome. 
D)  desert biome. 
A)  marine biome. 
B)  tropical rainforest biome. 
C)  tundra biome. 
D)  desert biome.

Question 11

Which of the following is True?

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A)  Humans may have been causing extinctions thousands of years ago, but our impact has recently increased. 
B)  Humans are responsible for many of the mass extinctions in the geologic record. 
C)  Humans only began causing extinctions in the past 150 years. 
D)  Humans have never had significant impact on species extinctions until the past four decades. 
E)  Humans have been causing extinctions for thousands of years and we are still causing extinctions at about the same rate. 
A)  Humans may have been causing extinctions thousands of years ago, but our impact has recently increased. 
B)  Humans are responsible for many of the mass extinctions in the geologic record. 
C)  Humans only began causing extinctions in the past 150 years. 
D)  Humans have never had significant impact on species extinctions until the past four decades. 
E)  Humans have been causing extinctions for thousands of years and we are still causing extinctions at about the same rate.

Question 12

The objective of a species recovery plan is to

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A)  interbreed threatened species with common species. 
B)  increase an endangered species population until it is no longer endangered. 
C)  invest corporate capital in species maintenance. 
D)  study the species for a better understanding of its role in the biological community. 
E)  protect the species to aid other organisms and resources in the ecosystem. 
A)  interbreed threatened species with common species. 
B)  increase an endangered species population until it is no longer endangered. 
C)  invest corporate capital in species maintenance. 
D)  study the species for a better understanding of its role in the biological community. 
E)  protect the species to aid other organisms and resources in the ecosystem.

Question 13

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

Accepted Answer

A)  different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. 
B)  different versions of the same gene in an ecological community. 
C)  sizes, colors, and shapes of organisms within an ecological community. 
D)  niches, trophic levels, and ecological processes of a biological community. 
E)  different species in an ecosystem. 
A)  different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. 
B)  different versions of the same gene in an ecological community. 
C)  sizes, colors, and shapes of organisms within an ecological community. 
D)  niches, trophic levels, and ecological processes of a biological community. 
E)  different species in an ecosystem.

Question 14

Historically, the greatest threat to grasslands has been

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A)  damage by off-road vehicles. 
B)  air pollution. 
C)  conversion to farmland. 
D)  global climate change. 
E)  mineral extraction. 
A)  damage by off-road vehicles. 
B)  air pollution. 
C)  conversion to farmland. 
D)  global climate change. 
E)  mineral extraction.

Question 15

The giant panda is considered to be a _________________ species.

Accepted Answer

A)  keystone 
B)  umbrella 
C)  flagship 
D)  indicator 
E)  principal 
A)  keystone 
B)  umbrella 
C)  flagship 
D)  indicator 
E)  principal

Question 16

The total number of living species is probably

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A)  about 450,000. 
B)  between 500,000 and 1 million. 
C)  between 3 million and 50 million. 
D)  between 75 and 95 million. 
E)  at least 300 million. 
A)  about 450,000. 
B)  between 500,000 and 1 million. 
C)  between 3 million and 50 million. 
D)  between 75 and 95 million. 
E)  at least 300 million.

Question 17

The main reason that there are relatively few invertebrates categorized as endangered species is because

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A)  we consider other groups, such as mammals, to be more interesting and desirable. 
B)  worldwide there are relatively few invertebrates when compared to plants. 
C)  it is extremely difficult to identify and count invertebrates. 
D)  Since there are 532 invertebrates considered endangered, none of these are True. 
E)  invertebrates are more numerous and the relative percentages are similar. 
A)  we consider other groups, such as mammals, to be more interesting and desirable. 
B)  worldwide there are relatively few invertebrates when compared to plants. 
C)  it is extremely difficult to identify and count invertebrates. 
D)  Since there are 532 invertebrates considered endangered, none of these are True. 
E)  invertebrates are more numerous and the relative percentages are similar.

Question 18

Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

Accepted Answer

A)  because of the very fertile tropical soils. 
B)  because rainfall dissolves soil nutrients and makes them available to plants. 
C)  because water is not a limiting factor. 
D)  despite a complete absence of nutrients in the environment. 
E)  despite the poor, weathered soils. 
A)  because of the very fertile tropical soils. 
B)  because rainfall dissolves soil nutrients and makes them available to plants. 
C)  because water is not a limiting factor. 
D)  despite a complete absence of nutrients in the environment. 
E)  despite the poor, weathered soils.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about trade in endangered species is False ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The principal importers of endangered species are developed countries. 
B)  Overharvesting affects animals more than plants. 
C)  People who say they are animal lovers are the main contributors to the trade. 
D)  The principal exporters of endangered species are developing countries. 
E)  Endangered species are listed globally by the IUCN. 
A)  The principal importers of endangered species are developed countries. 
B)  Overharvesting affects animals more than plants. 
C)  People who say they are animal lovers are the main contributors to the trade. 
D)  The principal exporters of endangered species are developing countries. 
E)  Endangered species are listed globally by the IUCN.

Question 20

Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

Species diversity is most concentrated in

What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

Estuaries are often referred to as nursery areas due to the number of organisms that use them for breeding.

Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

We are usually referring to species diversity when we talk about biodiversity. However, genetic diversity is also important to ecological systems because diverse genes

-You have just been beamed into a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. Along with your laser gun, your compass, and rain poncho, you have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one above. Which letter marks the area you are in?

The biome that is most at risk due to over-harvest of organisms might be the

Which of the following is True?

The objective of a species recovery plan is to

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

Historically, the greatest threat to grasslands has been

The giant panda is considered to be a _________________ species.

The total number of living species is probably

The main reason that there are relatively few invertebrates categorized as endangered species is because

Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

Which of the following statements about trade in endangered species is False ?

Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

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Exam 5: Biomes and Biodiversity

The main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is

Species diversity is most concentrated in

What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

Estuaries are often referred to as nursery areas due to the number of organisms that use them for breeding.

Most of the species that are yet undiscovered are probably

What biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation?

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

We are usually referring to species diversity when we talk about biodiversity. However, genetic diversity is also important to ecological systems because diverse genes

-You have just been beamed into a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant rainfall. Along with your laser gun, your compass, and rain poncho, you have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one above. Which letter marks the area you are in?

The biome that is most at risk due to over-harvest of organisms might be the

Which of the following is True?

The objective of a species recovery plan is to

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

Historically, the greatest threat to grasslands has been

The giant panda is considered to be a _________________ species.

The total number of living species is probably

The main reason that there are relatively few invertebrates categorized as endangered species is because

Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

Which of the following statements about trade in endangered species is False ?

Estuaries contain a mix of fresh and salt water.

Understanding Our Environment

Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life

Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Food and Agriculture

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Climate

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

Energy

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics and Urbanization

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

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