Question 1

In relation to wildfire, the California redwood and the southern yellow pine are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  "fireproof" 
B)  in biomes where fire is not common 
C)  plants that need fire to open their cones 
D)  heavily damaged by the least amount of fire 
E)  susceptible to starting wildfires by bursting into flame 
A)  "fireproof" 
B)  in biomes where fire is not common 
C)  plants that need fire to open their cones 
D)  heavily damaged by the least amount of fire 
E)  susceptible to starting wildfires by bursting into flame C

Question 2

The Linnaean classification system is based mainly on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flower type 
B)  anatomical similarities 
C)  root depth 
D)  edaphic factors 
E)  speed of growth 
A)  flower type 
B)  anatomical similarities 
C)  root depth 
D)  edaphic factors 
E)  speed of growth B

Question 3

Explain the operation of the oxygen cycle on Earth. Include its pathways through the various spheres of the environment.

Accepted Answer

This is straightforward and drawn from the text pages 288-289.

Question 4

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  taxonomy 
B)  specific plants 
C)  specific animals 
D)  distributions and relationships 
E)  agriculture 
A)  taxonomy 
B)  specific plants 
C)  specific animals 
D)  distributions and relationships 
E)  agriculture

Question 5

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur 
B)  oxygen 
C)  neon 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  nitrogen 
A)  sulfur 
B)  oxygen 
C)  neon 
D)  carbon dioxide 
E)  nitrogen

Question 6

Net primary productivity is greatest in the oceans ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  where nutrients are greatest 
B)  in the tropics 
C)  in the middle latitudes 
D)  in the polar latitudes 
E)  where nutrients are least 
A)  where nutrients are greatest 
B)  in the tropics 
C)  in the middle latitudes 
D)  in the polar latitudes 
E)  where nutrients are least

Question 7

Most plants are able to use nitrogen directly from the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following includes NON-LIVING components?

Accepted Answer

A)  biota 
B)  flora 
C)  soil 
D)  fauna 
E)  benthos 
A)  biota 
B)  flora 
C)  soil 
D)  fauna 
E)  benthos

Question 9

Why is solar energy "stored" in the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy is the ultimate source of a

Question 10

Today, native plants are most prominent in the parts of the world sparsely populated by humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Green plants respire carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Wind is a major factor in reducing moisture in organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Earth has ________ species of animals compared to the number of plant species.

Accepted Answer

A)  many fewer 
B)  about 100 fewer 
C)  about 100 more 
D)  many more 
E)  about the same number of 
A)  many fewer 
B)  about 100 fewer 
C)  about 100 more 
D)  many more 
E)  about the same number of

Question 14

Fluctuation in the photoperiod stimulates seasonal behavior in both plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Give an example of plant succession.

Accepted Answer

A pond starts filling in with sediments.

Question 16

Why are trees in dense forests likely to be tall with narrow tops?

Accepted Answer

The trees are responding to the limitati

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe water in plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water dissolves nutrients. 
B)  Chemical reactions take place in water. 
C)  Water carries away waste products. 
D)  Water carries nutrients to all parts of plants. 
E)  Water is created through the process of photosynthesis. 
A)  Water dissolves nutrients. 
B)  Chemical reactions take place in water. 
C)  Water carries away waste products. 
D)  Water carries nutrients to all parts of plants. 
E)  Water is created through the process of photosynthesis.

Question 18

Of the biogeochemical cycles which have been interfered with by the actions of humans, which is thought to be likely to have the most far-reaching effects on the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon 
D)  water 
E)  copper 
A)  oxygen 
B)  nitrogen 
C)  carbon 
D)  water 
E)  copper

Question 19

In the food chain, a(n) ________ is another term for a consumer.

Accepted Answer

A)  autotroph 
B)  heterotroph 
C)  bryophyte 
D)  photosynthetic plant 
E)  producer 
A)  autotroph 
B)  heterotroph 
C)  bryophyte 
D)  photosynthetic plant 
E)  producer

Question 20

In terms of broad distribution patterns, ________ and ________ have a particularly close correlation.

Accepted Answer

A)  soil, climate 
B)  soil, vegetation 
C)  climate, vegetation 
D)  wildfire, soil 
E)  fur-bearing animals, climate 
A)  soil, climate 
B)  soil, vegetation 
C)  climate, vegetation 
D)  wildfire, soil 
E)  fur-bearing animals, climate

In relation to wildfire, the California redwood and the southern yellow pine are ________.

The Linnaean classification system is based mainly on ________.

Explain the operation of the oxygen cycle on Earth. Include its pathways through the various spheres of the environment.

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with ________.

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.

Net primary productivity is greatest in the oceans ________.

Most plants are able to use nitrogen directly from the atmosphere.

Which of the following includes NON-LIVING components?

Why is solar energy "stored" in the biosphere?

Today, native plants are most prominent in the parts of the world sparsely populated by humans.

Green plants respire carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Wind is a major factor in reducing moisture in organisms.

Earth has ________ species of animals compared to the number of plant species.

Fluctuation in the photoperiod stimulates seasonal behavior in both plants and animals.

Give an example of plant succession.

Why are trees in dense forests likely to be tall with narrow tops?

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe water in plants?

Of the biogeochemical cycles which have been interfered with by the actions of humans, which is thought to be likely to have the most far-reaching effects on the biosphere?

In the food chain, a(n) ________ is another term for a consumer.

In terms of broad distribution patterns, and have a particularly close correlation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters

Exam 10: Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

In relation to wildfire, the California redwood and the southern yellow pine are ________.

The Linnaean classification system is based mainly on ________.

Explain the operation of the oxygen cycle on Earth. Include its pathways through the various spheres of the environment.

Concerning the biosphere, the geographic viewpoint is most often concerned with ________.

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.

Net primary productivity is greatest in the oceans ________.

Most plants are able to use nitrogen directly from the atmosphere.

Which of the following includes NON-LIVING components?

Why is solar energy "stored" in the biosphere?

Today, native plants are most prominent in the parts of the world sparsely populated by humans.

Green plants respire carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Wind is a major factor in reducing moisture in organisms.

Earth has ________ species of animals compared to the number of plant species.

Fluctuation in the photoperiod stimulates seasonal behavior in both plants and animals.

Give an example of plant succession.

Why are trees in dense forests likely to be tall with narrow tops?

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe water in plants?

Of the biogeochemical cycles which have been interfered with by the actions of humans, which is thought to be likely to have the most far-reaching effects on the biosphere?

In the food chain, a(n) ________ is another term for a consumer.

In terms of broad distribution patterns, ________ and ________ have a particularly close correlation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters

In terms of broad distribution patterns, and have a particularly close correlation.