Deck 9: Global Biogeography

Question 1

A plant that lacks a woody stem,is small in size and is fairly tender would be best described as a:

A)perennial
B)herb
C)annual
D)liana
E)tree

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A plant that climbs other plants such as trees would be best described as a:

A)perennial
B)herb
C)annual
D)liana
E)lichen

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following characterizes mid-latitude coastal forest?

A)thick,woody lianas
B)seasonal shedding of leaves
C)needle-shaped leaves
D)trees spaced far apart
E)sparse clumps of plants

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In which of the following locations would you find alpine tundra?

A)Above the tree line and with snow and ice all year round
B)Above the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws
C)Below the tree line and with short seasons in which snow and ice thaws
D)Below the tree line and with periods of constant darkness or daylight
E)Below the tree line and with desert-type vegetation

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a grassland?

A)Sclerophyll region of the Mediterranean
B)Savanna of Africa
C)Pampa region of South America
D)Thorntree semidesert of Africa
E)Chaparral of the south western US

Question 6

In a transect from the Tropic of Cancer toward the Arctic Circle,which of the following would be the correct order of vegetation types?

A)Tropical desert,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,midlatitude deciduous forest
B)Tropical desert,sclerophyll forest,subtropical steppe,midlatitude deciduous forest
C)Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,savanna grassland,tropical scrub,tropical desert
D)Equatorial rainforest,savanna grassland,savanna woodland,tropical scrub,tropical desert
E)Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,tropical desert

Question 7

In a transect from the Equator to the Tropic of Cancer,which of the following would be the correct order of vegetation types?

A)Tropical desert,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,midlatitude deciduous forest
B)Tropical desert,sclerophyll forest,subtropical steppe,midlatitude deciduous forest
C)Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,savanna grassland,tropical scrub,tropical desert
D)Equatorial rainforest,savanna grassland,savanna woodland,tropical scrub,tropical desert
E)Equatorial rainforest,savanna woodland,subtropical steppe,sclerophyll forest,tropical desert

Question 8

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with moist continental climates climates?

A)Subtropical needleleaf forest
B)Thorntree - Tall Grass
C)Tall grass Prairie
D)Savanna woodland
E)Sclerophyll forest

Question 9

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with Mediterranean climates?

A)Subtropical needleleaf forest
B)Thorntree - Tall Grass
C)Tall grass Prairie
D)Savanna woodland
E)Sclerophyll forest

Question 10

The laurel forests of the southeastern US may be classified as which of the following forest types?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical evergreen forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)needleleaf forest
E)coastal needleleaf forest

Question 11

Which of the following biomes is characterized by xerophytes?

A)forest
B)tundra
C)savanna
D)desert
E)monsoon

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the five principal biomes?

A)forest
B)tundra
C)savanna
D)desert
E)monsoon

Question 13

Which of the following characterizes low-latitude rainforest?

A)thick,woody lianas
B)seasonal shedding of leaves
C)needle-shaped leaves
D)numerous trees spaced far apart
E)sparse clumps of plants

Question 14

Epiphytes characterize which of the following assemblages of vegetation?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical evergreen forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)needleleaf forest
E)coastal needleleaf forest

Question 15

Which of the following features does not characterize the plants found in tundra biomes?

A)tolerant of water logged conditions
B)drought tolerant
C)small in size
D)tolerant of long periods of cold temperatures
E)scattered shrubs and trees

Question 16

Boreal forests may be classified as which of the following forest types?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical evergreen forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)needleleaf forest
E)coastal needleleaf forest

Question 17

Which of the following regions is often dominated by lichens?

A)wet equatorial regions
B)dry tropical regions
C)steppe and prairie
D)desert regions
E)alpine and arctic regions

Question 18

Buttress roots characterize trees in which of the following forest types?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical evergreen forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)needleleaf forest
E)coastal needleleaf forest

Question 19

Chaparral vegetation is found in which of the following forest types?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical needleleaf forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)coastal needleleaf forest
E)sclerophyll forest

Question 20

Which of the following characterizes steppe biomes?

A)thick,woody lianas
B)seasonal shedding of leaves
C)needle-shaped leaves
D)numerous trees spaced far apart
E)sparse clumps of plants

Question 21

Caribou,Reindeer,Lemmings,Ptarmigan,and Snowshoe Hares are likely to feed on

A)grass
B)lichen
C)permafrost
D)insects
E)shrubs

Question 22

Mid-latitude deciduous forests are associated with moist continental climates.

Question 23

Needleleaf evergreen forest extends into lower latitudes wherever mountain ranges and high plateaus exist.

Question 24

How do subtropical broadleaf evergreen forests differ from low latitude forests?

A)Low latitude rainforests have generally taller trees than in subtropical broadleaf evergreen forests
B)Subtropical broadleaf evergreen forests normally have fewer species than low latitude forests
C)Low latitude rainforest trees normally have larger leaves
D)Low latitude rainforests normally have a canopy that is more dense than that of the subtropical broadleaf everygreen forests
E)Subtropical broadleaf evergreen forests does not usually have a well-developed lower layer of vegetation.

Question 25

Plants that attach themselves to the trunks and branches of tropical trees are referred to as:

A)forbs
B)epiphytes
C)sclerophylls
D)lichens
E)emergent crowns

Question 26

Which Formation Class of a Biome is typical in Eastern North America?

A)Monsoon Forest
B)Semi Desert
C)Tall Grass Prairie
D)Mid-latitude Deciduous Forest
E)Sclerophyll Vegegation

Question 27

Low latitude rainforest never occurs where there is a dry season.

Question 28

How many principle biomes are listed in your text?

A)12
B)10
C)5
D)6
E)3

Question 29

In the savanna biome frequent fires encourage the growth of trees and limit the growth of grasses.

Question 30

Organisms that can survive in regions with moderate to severe water shortages are in which Biome type.

A)tundra
B)desert
C)savanna
D)forest
E)grassland

Question 31

Which of the following types of biome is represented in the regions with dry tropical climates?

A)Subtropical needleleaf forest
B)Thorntree - Tall Grass
C)Tall grass Prairie
D)Boreal woodland
E)Sclerophyll forest

Question 32

Sclerophyll forest is comprised of trees with leathery leaves and is found in the Mediterranean climate region.

Question 33

Semidesert is a transitional formation class found in a wide of latitudes from the tropical zone to the midlatitudes.

Question 34

In which of the following vegetation types would expect to see few plants at the ground level?

A)low-latitude rainforest
B)subtropical evergreen forest
C)mid-latitude deciduous forest
D)tall-grass prarie
E)steppe

Question 35

Biomes may be broken down into smaller vegetation units referred to as:

A)species
B)life forms
C)formation classes
D)habitats
E)climax communities

Question 36

Lower Sonoran,Upper Sonoran,and Arctic Alpine Zones are all examples of?

A)Life Zones
B)Transition Zones
C)Climates Zones
D)Biome Zones
E)Soil Zones

Question 37

The ________________ is dominated low trees with thick,leathery leaves that are well adapted to the long drought of the Mediterranean climate.

A)Semi Desert
B)Mid-latitude Deciduous Forrest
C)Needle leaf Forest
D)Savanna
E)Sclerphyll Forest

Question 38

Monsoon forests are comprised largely of evergreen tree species.

Question 39

Subtropical evergreen forest occur in broadleaf and needleleaf forms in the dry subtropical climates.

Question 40

Changes in transects of vegetation are largely gradational rather than abrupt.

Question 41

Describe and explain the natural vegetation of your region with reference to the prevailing climate type.

Question 42

Monsoon forest typically has a dense closed canopy with few plants at lower levels.

Question 43

Describe and explain the different leaf shapes inherent in the different forms of vegetation using examples of biomes and climates.Briefly explain the reasons for these different shapes.

Question 44

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the low to high altitudes

Question 45

Ecosystems fall into two major groups,marine and terrestrial.

Question 46

Using an annotated diagram,describe a transect of vegetation types from the equator to the tropic of cancer.

Question 47

Using examples of well-known and familiar plants,describe the biomes from which they naturally originate and the physiological characteristics that suggest their origins.Examples could include,indoor plants,garden plants,or exotic fruits and vegetables.

Question 48

Natural Vegetation covers is dependant on human activity in many Biomes.

Question 49

The Pampa is an example of the Tall Grass Prairie.

Question 50

The Subtropical Evergreen Needleleaf Forest only occurs in the Southeastern United States.

Question 51

Compare and contrast the different types of grassland with particular reference to the density of plants and the characteristics of the plants themselves.

Question 52

Compare and contrast monsoon forest and midlatitude deciduous forest with reference to prevailing climate and the deciduous trees.

Question 53

Describe and explain the differing degree of plant densities inherent in different vegetation types.

Question 54

Compare and contrast the natural vegetation of your region with the human-influenced vegetation of your region.What historical events were responsible for these changes?

Question 55

Compare and contrast the different types of forest with particular reference to the nature of the canopy and the characteristics of the trees.