Exam 34: The Biosphere: an Introduction to Earths Diverse Environments

A photograph of a Victorian trophy room shows the heads of 15 species of hoofed mammals,all shot within a day's walk of a single hunting camp in Africa.This camp was probably located in

Which of the following biomes is dominated by coniferous trees adapted to surviving long,harsh winters and short,wet summers?

The primary source of energy for hydrothermal vent communities is

In which of the following biomes would you expect to find the highest abundance of large,grazing mammals?

While on a walk through a forest,you notice birds in trees,earthworms in the soil,and fungi on plant litter on the forest floor.Based on your observations,you conclude that each of these organisms occupies a different

Which of the following factors is fundamentally responsible for the character of arctic tundra soils?

Which ocean zone describes the interface between ocean and land?

Which arrow in this image of the global water cycle includes transpiration?

Which of the zones shown in this depiction of an aquatic biome is the photic zone?

Most of the best agricultural soils in the United States are found in areas that were formerly

Which of the following options correctly pairs a biome and its characteristics?

Which of the following statements about temperate broadleaf forests is true?

If you travel from west to east through Ecuador,you will pass through tundra,taiga,temperate forest,and tropical forest.Which of the following climatic factors remains constant on such a trip?

The dominant herbivores in savannas are

Fresh water and seawater mix in a(n)

When people speak of the "rain shadow" of the California Coast Range,they are referring to the

The greatest annual input and least seasonal variation in solar radiation occurs in the

The level of ecologic organization that incorporates abiotic factors is the

The pronghorn antelope of the United States and the saiga antelope of the central Asian steppes live in similar habitats and have similar adaptations.Which of the following features would you be surprised to find in a saiga antelope?

Most of the world's deserts are located at latitudes where