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Biome Topic Quiz
ES 302
Photostory Recap
Tundra
1. Which is untrue of a tundra?
• a. has a layer of soil that is permanently frozen
beneath the top soil.
• b. is too cold to support insect life.
• c. is resistant to environmental damage
because it is usually frozen.
• d. has coniferous forests throughout
True or False?
2. The tundra is the most fragile biome
Fill in…
3. In the tundra, the frozen layer of soil just
beneath the surface is called _____________
4. Name a specific adaptation of a plant from
the tundra biome Why does it exist?
5. Name a specific adaptation of an animal from
this biome. Why does it exist?
Taiga
1. Taiga is…
• A. a cold, treeless, desert-like biome found
near the North and South Poles.
• B. found mostly in Africa.
• C. a forest biome dominated by coniferous
trees, such as pine, fir, and spruce.
• D. a dry, rocky biome found in the central part
of South America.
2. Which of the following is an
adaptation of coniferous trees in the
taiga?
• A. They have a shallow root system, due to the
acidic soil.
• B. They have leaves that retain water, due to
their shape and waxy coating.
• C. They have a unique overall shape in order
to accumulate snow, which acts as a heavy
insulating layer.
• D. All of the above
3. Which of the following are examples
of plants found here?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
maples and oaks
bacteria
mosses and ferns
algae and seaweed
pines and cedars
4. The distance north or south of the
equator, as measured in degrees, is
called
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A. altitude.
B. longitude.
C. latitude.
D. magnitude.
Temperate Deciduous Forest
1. Which of the following is not true
about temperate deciduous forests?
• A. Trees grow lush green leaves in the spring,
but lose their leaves in late summer.
• B. The soil is rich, and plants cover much of
the forest floor.
• C. Animals such as squirrels, bears, and deer
find food in the form of nuts, berries, and
leaves.
• D. Both (a) and (b)
True or False?
2. This type of forest has the greatest species
diversity
3. This forest has very little rainfall and has
acidic soil.
4. Which of the following are examples
of deciduous plants?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
maples and oaks
bacteria
mosses and ferns
algae and seaweed
pines and cedars
5. Which statement is false about
deciduous trees?
a) change significantly during four distinct
seasons
b) are dominated by a few species of broadleaf
trees
c) have trees that survive winter by dropping
their leaves
d) have nutrient-poor soil
e) those that originally grew in the U.S. have
mostly been cleared.
6. Biomes
• A. contain two ecosystems, hence the name
“biome.”
• B. are usually described by their vegetation.
• C. exist in limited regions of the world.
• D. All of the above
Temperate Grassland: Prairie
1. Temperate grasslands are found in
areas where temperate forests are not
found because of differences in
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a. annual precipitation.
B. temperature cycles.
C. large predators.
d. latitude.
True or False
2. This is the hottest biome
3. This biome is very resilient – it recovers well
from disturbances
4. Which term is not synonymous with
temperate grassland?
a) steppes
b) savanna
c) prairie
5. As you travel from the North Pole
toward the equator, you would expect
to see
• a. tropical rain forests, then deserts, then
taiga.
• b. temperate deciduous forests, then taiga,
then tropical rain forests.
• c. tundra, then grasslands, then tropical rain
forests.
• d. taiga, then desert, then tundra.
Tropical Grassland: Savanna
1. If you visited a savanna, you would
likely see
• A. large herds of grazing animals, such as
rhinos, gazelles, and giraffes.
• B. a dense forest.
• C. snow and ice.
• D. a coastal ecosystem.
True or False?
2. Long winters are found here without much
sunlight on some days, but the temperature is
not cold
3. Many plants in this biome have the ability to
store large quantities of water
4. Biomes with higher temperatures
and less precipitation tend to have
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A. shorter and less dense vegetation.
B. taller and less dense vegetation.
C. taller and denser vegetation.
D. shorter and denser vegetation.
5. The main factor that determines
what type of plants grow in a biome is
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A. temperature.
B. altitude.
C. precipitation.
D. Both (a) and (c)
Tropical Forest
True or False?
1. The tropical rain forest is characterized by a
wet season and a dry season
2. Which of the following best
describes a tropical rain forest?
• a. dense, thick soil that supports a dense
layer of plants on the forest floor
• b. species of animals with specialized ways of
surviving in order to avoid competition
• c. very few species of trees, due to poor soil
quality
• d. plants and animals that are very similar due
to year-round warmth and moisture
3. Adaptations demonstrated by plants
in tropical rain forests include
• A. trees with aboveground roots called
buttresses, which increase stability.
• B. orchids and vines that use tall tree trunks
for support.
• C. herbs with large flat leaves located in the
understory.
• D. All of the above
4. Which of the following terms is not
appropriate to use when describing a
tropical rain forest?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Humid
rich soil
stratified (layered)
diverse
consistent temperatures
Amount of Tropical Rain Forest
Country
Amount of tropical rain
forest (km2)
Amount of annual
deforestation (km2/yr)
A
1,800,000
50,000
B
55,000
3,300
C
22,000
6,000
D
530,000
12,000
E
80,000
700
5. What percentage of tropical rain forest is being
destroyed each year in country B?
6. At this rate, how many years will it take before the
entire rain forest is destroyed?
Desert
1. Describe three ways that desert organisms
can adapt to survive in their environment.
2. Deserts are
• a. covered with sand and contain no plant life.
• b. found only in North America.
• c. often formed on the dry side of mountain
ranges.
• d. never located in cooler climates.
3. Adaptations of desert animals that
help them survive in the hot, dry
desert often include
• A. searching for water at midday.
• B. thin skin that readily absorbs water.
• C. large, bulky size to retain body heat on cold
nights.
• D. searching for food at night.
4. Deserts vary greatly depending on elevation
and latitude. What characteristic do all
deserts share?
5. Which of the following is not
characteristic of desert plants
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
widespread, shallow root systems
deep root systems
large leaves that droop in bright sunlight
succulent leaves or stems
wax-coated leaves
Freshwater Systems
Wetlands: swamp/bog/marsh
1. Which one of the following
statements is NOT true of freshwater
wetlands?
• a. Freshwater wetlands include bogs, marshes,
and swamps.
• B. Water may be present near the surface of
the soil for part of the year.
• C. The water in freshwater wetlands is always
brackish.
• D. Wetlands are important breeding grounds
for migratory birds.
2. All of the following are examples of
saltwater ecosystems except…
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A. mangrove swamps
B. Coral reefs
C. Salt marshes
D. The Florida Everglades
3. What are the two main types of
freshwater wetlands?
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A. lakes and ponds
B. rivers and streams
C. littoral zones and benthic zones
D. marshes and swamps
4. Which of the following is NOT an
environmental function of wetlands?
• A. increasing runoff
• B. absorbing and removing pollutants from
water
• C. trapping carbon that would otherwise be
released into the air
• D. controlling floods
5. Which is not a correct statement?
• A. Grasslands have rich soil that supports
abundant plant life.
• B. The tundra is a fragile biome because
conditions are severe, and the ecosystem is easily
disrupted.
• C. Chaparral fires are beneficial because they
destroy trees that compete for light and space.
• D. Tropical rain forests are resistant to change
because the plants contain so many nutrients.
Ocean areas
Open ocean, ocean zones
1. The photic zone
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a. extends to the bottom of the open ocean.
b. extends to a depth of about 200 meters.
c. is deep, cold, and permanently dark.
d. is where chemosynthetic bacteria are the
producers.
2. Which of the following statements is
NOT true about the open ocean?
• A. The open ocean has very low levels of
nutrients.
• B. Organisms in the deep ocean are exposed to
frigid temperatures and total darkness.
• C. The open ocean begins at the low-tide mark
and extends to the end of the continental shelf.
• D. Most of the photosynthetic activity on Earth
occurs in the open ocean within the photic zone.
3. Most of the food for an aquatic
ecosystem is produced by…
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A. worms
B. phytoplankton
C. zooplankton
D. fish
3. The majority of marine organisms
are found in…
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A. deep ocean waters
B. shallow, coastal waters
C. hydrothermal vents
D. Salt marshes
4. Why doesn’t photosynthesis occur
in deep ocean water?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
The water temperature is too cold.
There is no sunlight.
There are not enough nutrients.
The salinity level of the water is too high.
5. True or False
• Hydrothermal vents support life through
photosynthesis.
Coastal areas
Coral reefs, estuaries, coastlines
1. Estuaries
• A. are always saltwater ecosystems
• B. are always freshwater ecosystems.
• C. are ecosystems where both fresh water and
salt water are present.
• D. prevent the development of salt marshes.
2.
Organisms that live in estuaries must be able
to tolerate variations in what two things?
3.
Coral reefs cannot survive more than 40
meters below the ocean surface because of
their relationship with __________________.
4. Coral reefs are:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
algae
chemosynthetic bacteria
animals
large rocks and sediments
kelp formations
5. True or False
• Estuaries are very productive ecosystems
because they constantly receive fresh
nutrients from rivers.