Question 1

The primary producers for hydrothermal vent ecosystems are

Accepted Answer

A)   chemoautotrophs.
B)   chemoheterotrophs.
C)   phytoplankton.
D)   cyanobacteria.
E)   algae.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

What characteristic is unlikely to be correlated with coral reefs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop in warm, clear waters near coasts or tropical islands
B)   Found between 25 degrees north and south
C)   Comprised of wave-resistant formations
D)   Are the least diverse marine ecosystem
E)   Consist primarily of secreted calcium carbonateF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below.
-Their soils are rich,with deep topsoil.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tundra
B)  Desert
C)  Grassland
D)  Taiga
E)  SavannaF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which characteristic is unlikely to be associated with the profundal zone?

Accepted Answer

A)   The deeper part of the lake
B)   The area where light does not penetrate
C)   Contains consumers
D)   Contains primary producers
E)   Contains cooler water than the other zonesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which characteristic is associated with hardwood species?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thick cuticles
B)   Susceptibility to periodic fires
C)   Needle-shaped leaves
D)   Recessed stomata
E)   Adaptations for conserving waterF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The Sierra Nevada contains a region of sparse rainfall on its leeward side due to ________

Accepted Answer

A)   coastal breezes carrying the rain away.
B)   the dense forest absorbing all the rain.
C)   global warming
D)   a rain barrier
E)   the air losing moisture as it rises in altitudeF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

What area of water serves as nursery grounds for many species of marine fishes and invertebrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Photic zones
B)   Benthic zones
C)   Estuaries
D)   Pelagic zones
E)   Limnetic areasF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The coastal cities of ___________ are hot and humid in summer due to heat and moisture released by the warm Gulf Stream.

Accepted Answer

A)   The Pacific Northwest
B)   Boston and Baltimore
C)   California
D)   Minneapolis, Minnesota
E)   British ColumbiaF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below.
-This biome would be most likely to have a black oak.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tundra
B)  Dry shrubland
C)  Desert
D)  Taiga
E)  Deciduous forestF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

What is a uniform characteristic of deserts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low rainfall amounts
B)   Uniformly high temperatures
C)   Thick layers of topsoil
D)   Void of animal life
E)   Large leafy plantsF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

A(n)____________________ is a partly enclosed coastal region where seawater mixes with nutrient-rich fresh water from rivers and streams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a partly enclosed coastal region...

Question 12

Earth is tilted about how many degrees on its axis?

Accepted Answer

A)   8
B)   15
C)   23
D)   30
E)   38F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-Tropical rain forest

Accepted Answer

A)  "Swamp forest"; northern coniferous forest
B)  Undersea formations that are similar to islands in species diversity and abundance
C)  Broad belts of grasslands with a few scattered shrubs and trees; found in Africa, India, and Australia
D)  Extends around the shore of a lake to a depth where rooted aquatic plants stop growing
E)  Includes sediments and rocks on the ocean bottomF) Most structurally complex and species-rich biome; features nutrient-poor soilG) Chemoautotrophs are the primary producersH) Occurs at high altitudes throughout the world, rocky and nutrient-poorI) Coastal nurseries for marine animals supplied with nutrients by an influx of freshwaterJ) Vast expanses of land dominated by distinct kinds of plants that support characteristic communitiesK) B) and I)
L) E) and H)

Question 14

What are the prevailing winds in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Westerlies
B)   Easterlies
C)   Southeast tradewinds
D)   Northeast tradewinds
E)   DoldrumsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-Alpine tundra

Accepted Answer

A)  "Swamp forest"; northern coniferous forest
B)  Undersea formations that are similar to islands in species diversity and abundance
C)  Broad belts of grasslands with a few scattered shrubs and trees; found in Africa, India, and Australia
D)  Extends around the shore of a lake to a depth where rooted aquatic plants stop growing
E)  Includes sediments and rocks on the ocean bottomF) Most structurally complex and species-rich biome; features nutrient-poor soilG) Chemoautotrophs are the primary producersH) Occurs at high altitudes throughout the world, rocky and nutrient-poorI) Coastal nurseries for marine animals supplied with nutrients by an influx of freshwaterJ) Vast expanses of land dominated by distinct kinds of plants that support characteristic communitiesK) E) and I)
L) A) and F)

Question 16

Sea creatures which are adapted to life at the bottom of the ocean reside ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   in the pelagic zone
B)   in the intertidal zone
C)   in the neritic zone
D)   near hydrothermal vents
E)   in the benthic provinceF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The type of biome characteristic of an area depends mainly on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   latitude and prevailing winds
B)   prevailing winds and ocean currents
C)   soil composition and types of consumers
D)   topology and latitude
E)   rainfall and temperatureF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

El Niño is a recurring weather phenomenon that leads to increased ocean temperature in the Pacific,and thus ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   increases global warming
B)   stabilizes world climates
C)   increases the incidence of cholera
D)   depletes the ozone layer
E)   increases oceanic productivityF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below.
-Grasslands with a few scattered shrubs and trees,home to diverse herbivores as well as carnivores that eat them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tundra
B)  Desert
C)  Grassland
D)  Taiga
E)  SavannaF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

In lakes,the nutrient-rich water near the shore,where primary producers are attached to the lake bottom,is part of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   benthic zone
B)   abyssal zone
C)   limnetic zone
D)   littoral zone
E)   profundal zoneF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Exam 47: The Biosphere

The coastal cities of ___________ are hot and humid in summer due to heat and moisture released by the warm Gulf Stream.

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Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -Alpine tundra

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A(n)____________________ is a partly enclosed coastal region where seawater mixes with nutrient-rich fresh water from rivers and streams.

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What characteristic is unlikely to be correlated with coral reefs?

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El Niño is a recurring weather phenomenon that leads to increased ocean temperature in the Pacific,and thus ____.

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Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -Tropical rain forest

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Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below. -This biome would be most likely to have a black oak.

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The Sierra Nevada contains a region of sparse rainfall on its leeward side due to ________

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What is a uniform characteristic of deserts?

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The type of biome characteristic of an area depends mainly on ____.

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Earth is tilted about how many degrees on its axis?

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Which characteristic is associated with hardwood species?

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Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below. -Grasslands with a few scattered shrubs and trees,home to diverse herbivores as well as carnivores that eat them.

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What area of water serves as nursery grounds for many species of marine fishes and invertebrates?

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In lakes,the nutrient-rich water near the shore,where primary producers are attached to the lake bottom,is part of the ____.

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What are the prevailing winds in the United States?

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The primary producers for hydrothermal vent ecosystems are

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Sea creatures which are adapted to life at the bottom of the ocean reside ____.

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Which characteristic is unlikely to be associated with the profundal zone?

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Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below. -Their soils are rich,with deep topsoil.

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